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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.99, 363.93 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.99, 363.93 and 180.96 is: 249.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.99 : 363.93 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.99/363.93 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.99x = 363.93 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.99x = 65,856.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,856.77/263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.47

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