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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.48, 350.52 and 180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.48, 350.52 and 180.68 is: 248.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.48 : 350.52 = 180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.48/350.52 = 180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.48x = 350.52 × 180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.48x = 63,331.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,331.95/254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.87

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