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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.97, 377.97 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.97, 377.97 and 180.76 is: 249.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.97 : 377.97 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.97/377.97 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.97x = 377.97 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.97x = 68,322.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,322.80/273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.38

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