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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.15, 363.26 and 180.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.15, 363.26 and 180.35 is: 248.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.15 : 363.26 = 180.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.15/363.26 = 180.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.15x = 363.26 × 180.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.15x = 65,511.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,511.22/263.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.95

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