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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.73, 408.69 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.73, 408.69 and 180 is: 269.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.73 : 408.69 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.73/408.69 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.73x = 408.69 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.73x = 73,564.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,564.20/272.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.73

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