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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.08, 376.94 and 180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.08, 376.94 and 180.08 is: 248.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.08 : 376.94 = 180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.08/376.94 = 180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.08x = 376.94 × 180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.08x = 67,876.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,876.57/273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.56

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