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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.34, 562.92 and 180.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.34, 562.92 and 180.34 is: 270.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.34 : 562.92 = 180.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.34/562.92 = 180.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.34x = 562.92 × 180.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.34x = 101,516.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,516.99/375.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.47

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