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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.07, 378.05 and 180.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.07, 378.05 and 180.81 is: 249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.07 : 378.05 = 180.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.07/378.05 = 180.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.07x = 378.05 × 180.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.07x = 68,354.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,354.32/274.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.41

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