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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.82, 374.69 and 180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.82, 374.69 and 180.82 is: 272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.82 : 374.69 = 180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.82/374.69 = 180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.82x = 374.69 × 180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.82x = 67,751.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,751.45/248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.29

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