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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.97, 377.95 and 180.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.97, 377.95 and 180.58 is: 249.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.97 : 377.95 = 180.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.97/377.95 = 180.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.97x = 377.95 × 180.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.97x = 68,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,249.86/273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.12

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