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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.51, 377.43 and 180.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.51, 377.43 and 180.45 is: 249.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.51 : 377.43 = 180.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.51/377.43 = 180.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.51x = 377.43 × 180.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.51x = 68,107.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,107.24/273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.01

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