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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.63, 432.74 and 180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.63, 432.74 and 180.83 is: 249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.63 : 432.74 = 180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.63/432.74 = 180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.63x = 432.74 × 180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.63x = 78,250.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,250.66/313.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.50

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