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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.72, 442.55 and 180.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.72, 442.55 and 180.85 is: 249.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.72 : 442.55 = 180.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.72/442.55 = 180.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.72x = 442.55 × 180.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.72x = 80,035.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,035.34/320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.55

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