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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.14, 559.70 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.14, 559.70 and 180.63 is: 270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.14 : 559.70 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.14/559.70 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.14x = 559.70 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.14x = 101,098.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,098.61/373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.94

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