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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.61, 431.43 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.61, 431.43 and 181.64 is: 250.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.61 : 431.43 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.61/431.43 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.61x = 431.43 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.61x = 78,365.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,365.34/312.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.68

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