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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.07, 351.64 and 181.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.07, 351.64 and 181.36 is: 250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.07 : 351.64 = 181.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.07/351.64 = 181.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.07x = 351.64 × 181.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.07x = 63,772.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,772.98/255.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.02

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