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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.06, 351.47 and 181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.06, 351.47 and 181.25 is: 249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.06 : 351.47 = 181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.06/351.47 = 181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.06x = 351.47 × 181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.06x = 63,702.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,702.63/255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.76

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