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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.45, 563.20 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.45, 563.20 and 180.50 is: 270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.45 : 563.20 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.45/563.20 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.45x = 563.20 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.45x = 101,654.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,654.33/375.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.76

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