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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.44, 465.06 and 180.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.44, 465.06 and 180.17 is: 269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.44 : 465.06 = 180.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.44/465.06 = 180.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.44x = 465.06 × 180.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.44x = 83,789.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,789.34/310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.90

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