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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.09, 350.27 and 180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.09, 350.27 and 180.28 is: 248.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.09 : 350.27 = 180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.09/350.27 = 180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.09x = 350.27 × 180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.09x = 63,145.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,145.93/254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.52

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