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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.74, 362.52 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.74, 362.52 and 180.12 is: 248.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.74 : 362.52 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.74/362.52 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.74x = 362.52 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.74x = 65,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,297.10/262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.52

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