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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.89, 362.91 and 180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.89, 362.91 and 180.09 is: 248.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.89 : 362.91 = 180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.89/362.91 = 180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.89x = 362.91 × 180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.89x = 65,356.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,356.46/262.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.61

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