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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.74, 430.18 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.74, 430.18 and 180.72 is: 249.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.74 : 430.18 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.74/430.18 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.74x = 430.18 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.74x = 77,741.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,741.23/311.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.38

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