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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.43, 377.49 and 180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.43, 377.49 and 180.15 is: 248.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.43 : 377.49 = 180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.43/377.49 = 180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.43x = 377.49 × 180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.43x = 68,004.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,004.82/273.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.71

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