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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.26, 559.90 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.26, 559.90 and 180.76 is: 271.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.26 : 559.90 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.26/559.90 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.26x = 559.90 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.26x = 101,207.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,207.52/373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.14

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