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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.73, 416.76 and 180.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.73, 416.76 and 180.31 is: 270.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.73 : 416.76 = 180.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.73/416.76 = 180.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.73x = 416.76 × 180.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.73x = 75,146.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,146.00/277.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.57

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