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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.66, 352.38 and 181.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.66, 352.38 and 181.74 is: 250.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.66 : 352.38 = 181.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.66/352.38 = 181.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.66x = 352.38 × 181.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.66x = 64,041.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,041.54/255.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.49

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