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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.02, 562.02 and 180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.02, 562.02 and 180.10 is: 269.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.02 : 562.02 = 180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.02/562.02 = 180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.02x = 562.02 × 180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.02x = 101,219.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,219.80/375.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.91

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