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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.69, 347.51 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.69, 347.51 and 180.44 is: 270.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.69 : 347.51 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.69/347.51 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.69x = 347.51 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.69x = 62,704.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,704.70/231.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.64

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