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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.14, 465.63 and 180.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.14, 465.63 and 180.27 is: 270.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.14 : 465.63 = 180.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.14/465.63 = 180.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.14x = 465.63 × 180.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.14x = 83,939.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,939.12/310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.65

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