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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.85, 442.77 and 180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.85, 442.77 and 180.94 is: 249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.85 : 442.77 = 180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.85/442.77 = 180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.85x = 442.77 × 180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.85x = 80,116.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,116.55/320.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.70

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