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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.69, 432.86 and 180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.69, 432.86 and 180.95 is: 249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.69 : 432.86 = 180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.69/432.86 = 180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.69x = 432.86 × 180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.69x = 78,326.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,326.02/313.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.69

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