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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.23, 378.36 and 180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.23, 378.36 and 180.99 is: 249.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.23 : 378.36 = 180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.23/378.36 = 180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.23x = 378.36 × 180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.23x = 68,479.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,479.38/274.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.72

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