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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.37, 363.39 and 180.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.37, 363.39 and 180.46 is: 248.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.37 : 363.39 = 180.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.37/363.39 = 180.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.37x = 363.39 × 180.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.37x = 65,575.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,575.54/263.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.99

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