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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.40, 351.03 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.40, 351.03 and 180.84 is: 249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.40 : 351.03 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.40/351.03 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.40x = 351.03 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.40x = 63,480.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,480.27/254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.53

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