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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.94, 362.81 and 180.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.94, 362.81 and 180.25 is: 248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.94 : 362.81 = 180.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.94/362.81 = 180.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.94x = 362.81 × 180.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.94x = 65,396.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,396.05/262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.72

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