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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.51, 363.68 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.51, 363.68 and 180.66 is: 249.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.51 : 363.68 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.51/363.68 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.51x = 363.68 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.51x = 65,702.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,702.43/263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.34

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