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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.99, 378.03 and 180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.99, 378.03 and 180.75 is: 249.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.99 : 378.03 = 180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.99/378.03 = 180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.99x = 378.03 × 180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.99x = 68,328.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,328.92/273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.38

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