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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 376.97 and 180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 376.97 and 180.15 is: 248.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 376.97 = 180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/376.97 = 180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 376.97 × 180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 67,910.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,910.24/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.54

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