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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.41, 363.27 and 180.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.41, 363.27 and 180.55 is: 249.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.41 : 363.27 = 180.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.41/363.27 = 180.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.41x = 363.27 × 180.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.41x = 65,588.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,588.40/263.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.00

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