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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.55, 351.36 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.55, 351.36 and 180.90 is: 249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.55 : 351.36 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.55/351.36 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.55x = 351.36 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.55x = 63,561.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,561.02/254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.70

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