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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.91, 563.72 and 180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.91, 563.72 and 180.98 is: 271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.91 : 563.72 = 180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.91/563.72 = 180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.91x = 563.72 × 180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.91x = 102,021.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,021.14/375.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.40

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