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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.16, 421.13 and 180.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.16, 421.13 and 180.93 is: 249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.16 : 421.13 = 180.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.16/421.13 = 180.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.16x = 421.13 × 180.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.16x = 76,195.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,195.05/305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.69

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