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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.11, 378.17 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.11, 378.17 and 180.90 is: 249.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.11 : 378.17 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.11/378.17 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.11x = 378.17 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.11x = 68,410.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,410.95/274.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.57

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