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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.73, 430.16 and 180.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.73, 430.16 and 180.71 is: 249.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.73 : 430.16 = 180.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.73/430.16 = 180.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.73x = 430.16 × 180.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.73x = 77,734.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,734.39/311.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.36

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