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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.43, 256.53 and 180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.43, 256.53 and 180.80 is: 248.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.43 : 256.53 = 180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.43/256.53 = 180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.43x = 256.53 × 180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.43x = 46,380.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,380.62/186.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.78

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