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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.45, 429.74 and 180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.45, 429.74 and 180.43 is: 248.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.45 : 429.74 = 180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.45/429.74 = 180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.45x = 429.74 × 180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.45x = 77,536.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,536.69/311.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.96

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