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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.84, 351.50 and 180.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.84, 351.50 and 180.31 is: 248.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.84 : 351.50 = 180.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.84/351.50 = 180.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.84x = 351.50 × 180.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.84x = 63,378.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,378.97/254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.70

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