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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.08, 350.16 and 180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.08, 350.16 and 180.40 is: 248.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.08 : 350.16 = 180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.08/350.16 = 180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.08x = 350.16 × 180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.08x = 63,168.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,168.86/254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.62

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