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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.74, 351.43 and 181.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.74, 351.43 and 181.10 is: 249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.74 : 351.43 = 181.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.74/351.43 = 181.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.74x = 351.43 × 181.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.74x = 63,643.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,643.97/254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.84

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