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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.78, 442.70 and 180.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.78, 442.70 and 180.89 is: 249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.78 : 442.70 = 180.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.78/442.70 = 180.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.78x = 442.70 × 180.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.78x = 80,080.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,080.21/320.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.64

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