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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.89, 352.87 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.89, 352.87 and 181.17 is: 249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.89 : 352.87 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.89/352.87 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.89x = 352.87 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.89x = 63,930.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,930.01/255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.83

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