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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.98, 377.85 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.98, 377.85 and 180.72 is: 249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.98 : 377.85 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.98/377.85 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.98x = 377.85 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.98x = 68,285.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,285.05/273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.23

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