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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.61, 373.96 and 180.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.61, 373.96 and 180.97 is: 271.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.61 : 373.96 = 180.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.61/373.96 = 180.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.61x = 373.96 × 180.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.61x = 67,675.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,675.54/249.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.13

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