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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.18, 420.98 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.18, 420.98 and 180.62 is: 249.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.18 : 420.98 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.18/420.98 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.18x = 420.98 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.18x = 76,038.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,038.91/305.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.16

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