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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.17, 441.74 and 180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.17, 441.74 and 180.28 is: 248.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.17 : 441.74 = 180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.17/441.74 = 180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.17x = 441.74 × 180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.17x = 79,634.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,634.68/320.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.73

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