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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.18, 363.27 and 180.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.18, 363.27 and 180.25 is: 248.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.18 : 363.27 = 180.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.18/363.27 = 180.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.18x = 363.27 × 180.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.18x = 65,479.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,479.42/263.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.80

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