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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.87, 349.84 and 180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.87, 349.84 and 180.06 is: 248.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.87 : 349.84 = 180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.87/349.84 = 180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.87x = 349.84 × 180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.87x = 62,990.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,990.09/253.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.12

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