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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.22, 351.39 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.22, 351.39 and 180.72 is: 249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.22 : 351.39 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.22/351.39 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.22x = 351.39 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.22x = 63,503.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,503.20/254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.80

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