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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.76, 351.62 and 180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.76, 351.62 and 180.20 is: 248.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.76 : 351.62 = 180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.76/351.62 = 180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.76x = 351.62 × 180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.76x = 63,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,361.92/254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.71

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