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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.52, 363.39 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.52, 363.39 and 180.50 is: 248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.52 : 363.39 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.52/363.39 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.52x = 363.39 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.52x = 65,589.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,589.40/263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.90

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