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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.96, 430.54 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.96, 430.54 and 180.96 is: 249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.96 : 430.54 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.96/430.54 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.96x = 430.54 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.96x = 77,911.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,911.38/311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.75

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