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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.73, 432.87 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.73, 432.87 and 180.92 is: 249.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.73 : 432.87 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.73/432.87 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.73x = 432.87 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.73x = 78,314.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,314.84/313.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.62

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