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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.55, 432.66 and 180.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.55, 432.66 and 180.73 is: 249.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.55 : 432.66 = 180.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.55/432.66 = 180.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.55x = 432.66 × 180.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.55x = 78,193.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,193.56/313.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.39

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