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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.63, 351.03 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.63, 351.03 and 180.92 is: 249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.63 : 351.03 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.63/351.03 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.63x = 351.03 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.63x = 63,509.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,509.90/254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.42

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