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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.49, 429.86 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.49, 429.86 and 180.54 is: 249.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.49 : 429.86 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.49/429.86 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.49x = 429.86 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.49x = 77,607.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,607.38/311.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.15

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