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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.01, 430.54 and 180.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.01, 430.54 and 180.97 is: 249.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.01 : 430.54 = 180.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.01/430.54 = 180.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.01x = 430.54 × 180.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.01x = 77,914.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,914.82/312.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.72

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