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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.53, 466.20 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.53, 466.20 and 180.66 is: 271.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.53 : 466.20 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.53/466.20 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.53x = 466.20 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.53x = 84,223.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,223.69/310.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.23

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