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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.70, 254.32 and 180.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.70, 254.32 and 180.65 is: 248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.70 : 254.32 = 180.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.70/254.32 = 180.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.70x = 254.32 × 180.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.70x = 45,942.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,942.91/184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.74

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