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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.69, 430.10 and 180.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.69, 430.10 and 180.67 is: 249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.69 : 430.10 = 180.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.69/430.10 = 180.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.69x = 430.10 × 180.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.69x = 77,706.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,706.17/311.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.31

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