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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.59, 377.45 and 180.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.59, 377.45 and 180.39 is: 248.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.59 : 377.45 = 180.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.59/377.45 = 180.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.59x = 377.45 × 180.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.59x = 68,087.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,087.71/273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.86

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