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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 377.61 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 377.61 and 180.66 is: 248.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 377.61 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/377.61 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 377.61 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 68,219.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,219.02/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.96

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