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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.57, 432.69 and 180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.57, 432.69 and 180.75 is: 249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.57 : 432.69 = 180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.57/432.69 = 180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.57x = 432.69 × 180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.57x = 78,208.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,208.72/313.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.41

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