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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.64, 465.91 and 180.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.64, 465.91 and 180.71 is: 271.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.64 : 465.91 = 180.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.64/465.91 = 180.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.64x = 465.91 × 180.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.64x = 84,193.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,193.56/310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.04

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