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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.74, 363.58 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.74, 363.58 and 180.72 is: 249.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.74 : 363.58 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.74/363.58 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.74x = 363.58 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.74x = 65,704.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,704.36/263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.13

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