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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.10, 351.45 and 181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.10, 351.45 and 181.27 is: 249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.10 : 351.45 = 181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.10/351.45 = 181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.10x = 351.45 × 181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.10x = 63,707.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,707.34/255.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.73

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