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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.43, 351.99 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.43, 351.99 and 181.62 is: 250.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.43 : 351.99 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.43/351.99 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.43x = 351.99 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.43x = 63,928.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,928.42/255.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.28

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