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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.30, 350.70 and 180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.30, 350.70 and 180.68 is: 249.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.30 : 350.70 = 180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.30/350.70 = 180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.30x = 350.70 × 180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.30x = 63,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,364.48/254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.17

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