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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.48, 345.48 and 180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.48, 345.48 and 180.77 is: 249.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.48 : 345.48 = 180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.48/345.48 = 180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.48x = 345.48 × 180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.48x = 62,451.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,451.73/250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.33

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