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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.70, 431.49 and 181.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.70, 431.49 and 181.73 is: 250.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.70 : 431.49 = 181.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.70/431.49 = 181.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.70x = 431.49 × 181.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.70x = 78,414.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,414.68/312.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.77

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