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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.68, 560.06 and 180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.68, 560.06 and 180.88 is: 271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.68 : 560.06 = 180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.68/560.06 = 180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.68x = 560.06 × 180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.68x = 101,303.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,303.65/373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.10

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