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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.86, 431.73 and 180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.86, 431.73 and 180.09 is: 248.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.86 : 431.73 = 180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.86/431.73 = 180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.86x = 431.73 × 180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.86x = 77,750.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,750.26/312.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.51

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