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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.34, 377.33 and 180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.34, 377.33 and 180.08 is: 248.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.34 : 377.33 = 180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.34/377.33 = 180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.34x = 377.33 × 180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.34x = 67,948.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,948.69/273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.59

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