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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.33, 352.44 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.33, 352.44 and 181.68 is: 250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.33 : 352.44 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.33/352.44 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.33x = 352.44 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.33x = 64,031.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,031.30/255.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.78

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