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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.54, 374.28 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.54, 374.28 and 180.84 is: 271.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.54 : 374.28 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.54/374.28 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.54x = 374.28 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.54x = 67,684.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,684.80/249.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.24

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