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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.91, 465.99 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.91, 465.99 and 180.63 is: 270.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.91 : 465.99 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.91/465.99 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.91x = 465.99 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.91x = 84,171.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,171.77/310.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.73

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