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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.08, 562.10 and 180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.08, 562.10 and 180.20 is: 270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.08 : 562.10 = 180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.08/562.10 = 180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.08x = 562.10 × 180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.08x = 101,286.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,286.71/375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.04

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