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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.69, 377.59 and 180.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.69, 377.59 and 180.49 is: 249.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.69 : 377.59 = 180.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.69/377.59 = 180.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.69x = 377.59 × 180.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.69x = 68,151.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,151.22/273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.01

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