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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.83, 346.32 and 180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.83, 346.32 and 180.99 is: 249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.83 : 346.32 = 180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.83/346.32 = 180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.83x = 346.32 × 180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.83x = 62,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,680.46/250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.89

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