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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.35, 562.27 and 180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.35, 562.27 and 180.08 is: 269.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.35 : 562.27 = 180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.35/562.27 = 180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.35x = 562.27 × 180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.35x = 101,253.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,253.58/375.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.76

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