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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.69, 431.46 and 181.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.69, 431.46 and 181.70 is: 250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.69 : 431.46 = 181.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.69/431.46 = 181.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.69x = 431.46 × 181.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.69x = 78,394.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,394.12/312.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.71

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