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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.96, 350.22 and 180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.96, 350.22 and 180.16 is: 248.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.96 : 350.22 = 180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.96/350.22 = 180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.96x = 350.22 × 180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.96x = 63,095.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,095.64/253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.45

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