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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.60, 350.76 and 180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.60, 350.76 and 180.77 is: 249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.60 : 350.76 = 180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.60/350.76 = 180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.60x = 350.76 × 180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.60x = 63,406.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,406.89/254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.05

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