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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.10, 350.52 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.10, 350.52 and 180.42 is: 248.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.10 : 350.52 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.10/350.52 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.10x = 350.52 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.10x = 63,240.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,240.82/254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.88

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