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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.74, 431.51 and 181.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.74, 431.51 and 181.67 is: 250.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.74 : 431.51 = 181.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.74/431.51 = 181.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.74x = 431.51 × 181.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.74x = 78,392.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,392.42/312.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.66

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