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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.21, 373.64 and 180.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.21, 373.64 and 180.86 is: 271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.21 : 373.64 = 180.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.21/373.64 = 180.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.21x = 373.64 × 180.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.21x = 67,573.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,573.76/249.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.15

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