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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.53, 465.39 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.53, 465.39 and 180.48 is: 270.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.53 : 465.39 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.53/465.39 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.53x = 465.39 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.53x = 83,993.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,993.59/310.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.48

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