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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.93, 562.53 and 180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.93, 562.53 and 180.01 is: 270.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.93 : 562.53 = 180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.93/562.53 = 180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.93x = 562.53 × 180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.93x = 101,257.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,257.31/374.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.07

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