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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.57, 377.35 and 180.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.57, 377.35 and 180.31 is: 248.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.57 : 377.35 = 180.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.57/377.35 = 180.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.57x = 377.35 × 180.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.57x = 68,039.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,039.98/273.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.71

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