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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.56, 600.87 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.56, 600.87 and 180.96 is: 271.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.56 : 600.87 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.56/600.87 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.56x = 600.87 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.56x = 108,733.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,733.44/400.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.45

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