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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.06, 434.72 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.06, 434.72 and 180.44 is: 248.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.06 : 434.72 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.06/434.72 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.06x = 434.72 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.06x = 78,440.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,440.88/315.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.97

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