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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.45, 350.98 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.45, 350.98 and 180.64 is: 249.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.45 : 350.98 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.45/350.98 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.45x = 350.98 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.45x = 63,400.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,400.12/254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.17

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