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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.06, 429.26 and 180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.06, 429.26 and 180.10 is: 248.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.06 : 429.26 = 180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.06/429.26 = 180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.06x = 429.26 × 180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.06x = 77,309.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,309.73/311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.54

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