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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.68, 345.47 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.68, 345.47 and 180.62 is: 248.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.68 : 345.47 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.68/345.47 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.68x = 345.47 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.68x = 62,396.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,396.16/250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.91

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