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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.08, 409.04 and 180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.08, 409.04 and 180.36 is: 270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.08 : 409.04 = 180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.08/409.04 = 180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.08x = 409.04 × 180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.08x = 73,774.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,774.45/273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.16

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