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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.74, 431.61 and 181.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.74, 431.61 and 181.79 is: 250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.74 : 431.61 = 181.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.74/431.61 = 181.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.74x = 431.61 × 181.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.74x = 78,462.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,462.38/312.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.89

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