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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.41, 376.99 and 180.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.41, 376.99 and 180.19 is: 248.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.41 : 376.99 = 180.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.41/376.99 = 180.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.41x = 376.99 × 180.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.41x = 67,929.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,929.85/273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.46

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