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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.73, 562.70 and 180.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.73, 562.70 and 180.37 is: 270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.73 : 562.70 = 180.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.73/562.70 = 180.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.73x = 562.70 × 180.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.73x = 101,493.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,493.30/375.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.12

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