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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.34, 559.92 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.34, 559.92 and 180.92 is: 271.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.34 : 559.92 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.34/559.92 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.34x = 559.92 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.34x = 101,300.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,300.73/373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.34

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