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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.46, 386.16 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.46, 386.16 and 180.18 is: 270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.46 : 386.16 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.46/386.16 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.46x = 386.16 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.46x = 69,578.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,578.31/257.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.25

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