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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.67, 410.19 and 180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.67, 410.19 and 180.03 is: 269.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.67 : 410.19 = 180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.67/410.19 = 180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.67x = 410.19 × 180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.67x = 73,846.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,846.51/273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.84

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