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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.59, 377.33 and 180.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.59, 377.33 and 180.35 is: 248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.59 : 377.33 = 180.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.59/377.33 = 180.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.59x = 377.33 × 180.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.59x = 68,051.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,051.47/273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.74

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