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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.92, 563.59 and 180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.92, 563.59 and 180.82 is: 271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.92 : 563.59 = 180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.92/563.59 = 180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.92x = 563.59 × 180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.92x = 101,908.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,908.34/375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.09

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