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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.22, 377.33 and 180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.22, 377.33 and 180.04 is: 248.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.22 : 377.33 = 180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.22/377.33 = 180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.22x = 377.33 × 180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.22x = 67,933.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,933.36/273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.64

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