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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.80, 377.98 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.80, 377.98 and 180.60 is: 249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.80 : 377.98 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.80/377.98 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.80x = 377.98 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.80x = 68,263.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,263.19/273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.32

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