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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254, 350.16 and 180.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254, 350.16 and 180.49 is: 248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254 : 350.16 = 180.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254/350.16 = 180.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254x = 350.16 × 180.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254x = 63,198.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,198.63/254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.81

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