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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.97, 362.96 and 180.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.97, 362.96 and 180.11 is: 248.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.97 : 362.96 = 180.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.97/362.96 = 180.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.97x = 362.96 × 180.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.97x = 65,370.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,370.01/262.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.59

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