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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.54, 351.44 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.54, 351.44 and 181.04 is: 249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.54 : 351.44 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.54/351.44 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.54x = 351.44 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.54x = 63,622.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,622.71/254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.95

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