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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.04, 346.56 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.04, 346.56 and 180.32 is: 248.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.04 : 346.56 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.04/346.56 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.04x = 346.56 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.04x = 62,491.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,491.70/251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.93

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