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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.86, 362.88 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.86, 362.88 and 180 is: 248.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.86 : 362.88 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.86/362.88 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.86x = 362.88 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.86x = 65,318.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,318.40/262.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.49

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