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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 344.88 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 344.88 and 180 is: 248.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 344.88 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/344.88 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 344.88 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 62,078.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,078.40/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.23

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