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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.97, 563.64 and 180.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.97, 563.64 and 180.87 is: 271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.97 : 563.64 = 180.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.97/563.64 = 180.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.97x = 563.64 × 180.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.97x = 101,945.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,945.57/375.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.15

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