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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.36, 345.96 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.36, 345.96 and 180.66 is: 249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.36 : 345.96 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.36/345.96 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.36x = 345.96 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.36x = 62,501.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,501.13/250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.65

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