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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.16, 441.79 and 180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.16, 441.79 and 180.29 is: 248.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.16 : 441.79 = 180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.16/441.79 = 180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.16x = 441.79 × 180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.16x = 79,647.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,647.66/320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.78

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