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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.24, 562.46 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.24, 562.46 and 180.12 is: 269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.24 : 562.46 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.24/562.46 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.24x = 562.46 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.24x = 101,310.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,310.30/375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.99

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