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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.04, 344.82 and 180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.04, 344.82 and 180.08 is: 248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.04 : 344.82 = 180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.04/344.82 = 180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.04x = 344.82 × 180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.04x = 62,095.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,095.19/250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.34

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