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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.22, 375.03 and 180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.22, 375.03 and 180.70 is: 270.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.22 : 375.03 = 180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.22/375.03 = 180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.22x = 375.03 × 180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.22x = 67,766.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,766.98/250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.83

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