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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.59, 442.45 and 180.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.59, 442.45 and 180.73 is: 249.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.59 : 442.45 = 180.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.59/442.45 = 180.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.59x = 442.45 × 180.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.59x = 79,962.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,962.43/320.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.43

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