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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.66, 445.27 and 180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.66, 445.27 and 180.88 is: 249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.66 : 445.27 = 180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.66/445.27 = 180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.66x = 445.27 × 180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.66x = 80,538.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,538.66/322.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.61

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