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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.94, 563.67 and 180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.94, 563.67 and 180.94 is: 271.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.94 : 563.67 = 180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.94/563.67 = 180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.94x = 563.67 × 180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.94x = 101,990.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,990.45/375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.29

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