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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 378.27 and 180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 378.27 and 180.83 is: 249.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 378.27 = 180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/378.27 = 180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 378.27 × 180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 68,403.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,403.51/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.63

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