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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.78, 377.53 and 180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.78, 377.53 and 180.36 is: 248.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.78 : 377.53 = 180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.78/377.53 = 180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.78x = 377.53 × 180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.78x = 68,090.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,090.86/273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.71

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