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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.52, 352.63 and 180.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.52, 352.63 and 180.97 is: 249.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.52 : 352.63 = 180.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.52/352.63 = 180.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.52x = 352.63 × 180.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.52x = 63,812.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,812.78/255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.74

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