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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.29, 374.13 and 180.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.29, 374.13 and 180.17 is: 270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.29 : 374.13 = 180.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.29/374.13 = 180.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.29x = 374.13 × 180.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.29x = 67,405.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,405.13/249.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.39

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