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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.56, 380.55 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.56, 380.55 and 181.62 is: 272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.56 : 380.55 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.56/380.55 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.56x = 380.55 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.56x = 69,115.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,115.49/253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.58

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