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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.54, 442.34 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.54, 442.34 and 180.66 is: 249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.54 : 442.34 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.54/442.34 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.54x = 442.34 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.54x = 79,913.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,913.60/320.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.31

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