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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.55, 345.51 and 181.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.55, 345.51 and 181.05 is: 249.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.55 : 345.51 = 181.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.55/345.51 = 181.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.55x = 345.51 × 181.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.55x = 62,554.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,554.59/250.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.67

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