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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.71, 430.16 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.71, 430.16 and 180.72 is: 249.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.71 : 430.16 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.71/430.16 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.71x = 430.16 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.71x = 77,736.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,736.36/311.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.39

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