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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.77, 465.56 and 180.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.77, 465.56 and 180.45 is: 270.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.77 : 465.56 = 180.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.77/465.56 = 180.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.77x = 465.56 × 180.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.77x = 84,009.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,009.40/310.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.33

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