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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.40, 373.73 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.40, 373.73 and 180.72 is: 270.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.40 : 373.73 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.40/373.73 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.40x = 373.73 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.40x = 67,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,540.49/249.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.81

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