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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.58, 351.30 and 180.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.58, 351.30 and 180.87 is: 249.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.58 : 351.30 = 180.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.58/351.30 = 180.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.58x = 351.30 × 180.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.58x = 63,539.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,539.63/254.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.59

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