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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.17, 559.80 and 180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.17, 559.80 and 180.75 is: 271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.17 : 559.80 = 180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.17/559.80 = 180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.17x = 559.80 × 180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.17x = 101,183.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,183.85/373.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.15

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