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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.26, 560.04 and 180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.26, 560.04 and 180.75 is: 271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.26 : 560.04 = 180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.26/560.04 = 180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.26x = 560.04 × 180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.26x = 101,227.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,227.23/373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.20

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