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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.61, 346.32 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.61, 346.32 and 180.90 is: 249.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.61 : 346.32 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.61/346.32 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.61x = 346.32 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.61x = 62,646.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,646.65/250.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.98

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