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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.44, 363.69 and 180.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.44, 363.69 and 180.67 is: 249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.44 : 363.69 = 180.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.44/363.69 = 180.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.44x = 363.69 × 180.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.44x = 65,707.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,707.87/263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.42

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