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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.07, 420.93 and 180.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.07, 420.93 and 180.74 is: 249.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.07 : 420.93 = 180.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.07/420.93 = 180.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.07x = 420.93 × 180.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.07x = 76,078.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,078.76/305.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.38

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