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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.30, 564.21 and 180.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.30, 564.21 and 180.91 is: 271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.30 : 564.21 = 180.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.30/564.21 = 180.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.30x = 564.21 × 180.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.30x = 102,072.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,072.74/376.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.25

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