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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.43, 432.54 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.43, 432.54 and 180.63 is: 249.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.43 : 432.54 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.43/432.54 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.43x = 432.54 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.43x = 78,129.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,129.70/313.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.28

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