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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.13, 378.14 and 180.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.13, 378.14 and 180.89 is: 249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.13 : 378.14 = 180.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.13/378.14 = 180.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.13x = 378.14 × 180.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.13x = 68,398.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,398.95/274.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.52

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