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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.01, 378.12 and 180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.01, 378.12 and 180.95 is: 249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.01 : 378.12 = 180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.01/378.12 = 180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.01x = 378.12 × 180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.01x = 68,420.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,420.81/274.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.70

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