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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.95, 373.43 and 180.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.95, 373.43 and 180.91 is: 271.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.95 : 373.43 = 180.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.95/373.43 = 180.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.95x = 373.43 × 180.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.95x = 67,557.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,557.22/248.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.37

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