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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.08, 378.26 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.08, 378.26 and 180.66 is: 249.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.08 : 378.26 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.08/378.26 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.08x = 378.26 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.08x = 68,336.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,336.45/274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.33

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