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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.80, 363.83 and 180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.80, 363.83 and 180.77 is: 249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.80 : 363.83 = 180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.80/363.83 = 180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.80x = 363.83 × 180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.80x = 65,770.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,770.91/263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.32

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