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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.92, 423.42 and 180.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.92, 423.42 and 180.87 is: 249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.92 : 423.42 = 180.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.92/423.42 = 180.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.92x = 423.42 × 180.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.92x = 76,583.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,583.98/306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.53

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