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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.91, 352.99 and 181.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.91, 352.99 and 181.21 is: 249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.91 : 352.99 = 181.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.91/352.99 = 181.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.91x = 352.99 × 181.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.91x = 63,965.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,965.32/255.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.95

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