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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.83, 442.73 and 180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.83, 442.73 and 180.94 is: 249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.83 : 442.73 = 180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.83/442.73 = 180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.83x = 442.73 × 180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.83x = 80,108.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,108.02/320.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.69

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