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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.64, 377.62 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.64, 377.62 and 180.54 is: 249.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.64 : 377.62 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.64/377.62 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.64x = 377.62 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.64x = 68,175.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,175.51/273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.14

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