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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.40, 253.40 and 180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.40, 253.40 and 180.16 is: 248.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.40 : 253.40 = 180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.40/253.40 = 180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.40x = 253.40 × 180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.40x = 45,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,652.54/183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.92

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