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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.76, 345.72 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.76, 345.72 and 180.92 is: 249.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.76 : 345.72 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.76/345.72 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.76x = 345.72 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.76x = 62,547.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,547.66/250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.43

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