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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.21, 351.63 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.21, 351.63 and 181.41 is: 249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.21 : 351.63 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.21/351.63 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.21x = 351.63 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.21x = 63,789.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,789.20/255.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.95

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