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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.92, 466.33 and 180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.92, 466.33 and 180.51 is: 270.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.92 : 466.33 = 180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.92/466.33 = 180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.92x = 466.33 × 180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.92x = 84,177.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,177.23/310.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.74

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