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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.60, 429.95 and 180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.60, 429.95 and 180.59 is: 249.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.60 : 429.95 = 180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.60/429.95 = 180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.60x = 429.95 × 180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.60x = 77,641.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,641.62/311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.17

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