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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.09, 393.51 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.09, 393.51 and 180.24 is: 248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.09 : 393.51 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.09/393.51 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.09x = 393.51 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.09x = 70,926.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,926.24/285.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.79

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