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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.91, 420.79 and 180.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.91, 420.79 and 180.61 is: 249.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.91 : 420.79 = 180.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.91/420.79 = 180.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.91x = 420.79 × 180.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.91x = 75,997.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,997.38/304.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.25

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