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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.36, 377.46 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.36, 377.46 and 180.12 is: 248.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.36 : 377.46 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.36/377.46 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.36x = 377.46 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.36x = 67,988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,988.10/273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.71

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