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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 350.48 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 350.48 and 180.32 is: 248.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 350.48 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/350.48 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 350.48 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 63,198.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,198.55/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.89

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