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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.89, 566.93 and 180.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.89, 566.93 and 180.25 is: 270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.89 : 566.93 = 180.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.89/566.93 = 180.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.89x = 566.93 × 180.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.89x = 102,188.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,188.17/377.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.42

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