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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.13, 378.37 and 180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.13, 378.37 and 180.83 is: 249.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.13 : 378.37 = 180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.13/378.37 = 180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.13x = 378.37 × 180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.13x = 68,421.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,421.82/274.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.59

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