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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.68, 380.18 and 181.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.68, 380.18 and 181.36 is: 271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.68 : 380.18 = 181.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.68/380.18 = 181.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.68x = 380.18 × 181.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.68x = 68,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,949.44/253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.80

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