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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.12, 344.70 and 180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.12, 344.70 and 180.06 is: 248.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.12 : 344.70 = 180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.12/344.70 = 180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.12x = 344.70 × 180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.12x = 62,066.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,066.72/250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.15

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