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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.35, 377.38 and 180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.35, 377.38 and 180.26 is: 248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.35 : 377.38 = 180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.35/377.38 = 180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.35x = 377.38 × 180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.35x = 68,024.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,024.18/273.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.85

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