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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.31, 379.98 and 180.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.31, 379.98 and 180.27 is: 270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.31 : 379.98 = 180.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.31/379.98 = 180.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.31x = 379.98 × 180.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.31x = 68,498.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,498.99/253.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.42

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