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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.55, 377.64 and 180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.55, 377.64 and 180.36 is: 248.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.55 : 377.64 = 180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.55/377.64 = 180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.55x = 377.64 × 180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.55x = 68,108.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,108.36/273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.98

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