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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.63, 377.43 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.63, 377.43 and 180.24 is: 248.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.63 : 377.43 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.63/377.43 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.63x = 377.43 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.63x = 68,027.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,027.98/273.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.61

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