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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.65, 432.82 and 180.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.65, 432.82 and 180.86 is: 249.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.65 : 432.82 = 180.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.65/432.82 = 180.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.65x = 432.82 × 180.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.65x = 78,282.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,282.13/313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.59

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