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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.84, 350.10 and 180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.84, 350.10 and 180.16 is: 248.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.84 : 350.10 = 180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.84/350.10 = 180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.84x = 350.10 × 180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.84x = 63,074.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,074.02/253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.48

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