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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.56, 442.42 and 180.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.56, 442.42 and 180.74 is: 249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.56 : 442.42 = 180.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.56/442.42 = 180.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.56x = 442.42 × 180.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.56x = 79,962.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,962.99/320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.45

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