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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.08, 381.07 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.08, 381.07 and 180.72 is: 271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.08 : 381.07 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.08/381.07 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.08x = 381.07 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.08x = 68,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,866.52/254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.05

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