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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.78, 373.31 and 180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.78, 373.31 and 180.20 is: 270.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.78 : 373.31 = 180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.78/373.31 = 180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.78x = 373.31 × 180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.78x = 67,267.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,267.69/248.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.40

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