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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.16, 362.95 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.16, 362.95 and 180.24 is: 248.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.16 : 362.95 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.16/362.95 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.16x = 362.95 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.16x = 65,416.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,416.30/263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.58

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