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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.48, 363.29 and 180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.48, 363.29 and 180.43 is: 248.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.48 : 363.29 = 180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.48/363.29 = 180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.48x = 363.29 × 180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.48x = 65,546.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,546.60/263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.78

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