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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.82, 362.96 and 180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.82, 362.96 and 180.29 is: 248.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.82 : 362.96 = 180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.82/362.96 = 180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.82x = 362.96 × 180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.82x = 65,438.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,438.97/262.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.98

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