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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.89, 350.31 and 180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.89, 350.31 and 180.07 is: 248.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.89 : 350.31 = 180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.89/350.31 = 180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.89x = 350.31 × 180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.89x = 63,080.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,080.32/253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.46

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