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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.72, 355.98 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.72, 355.98 and 180.44 is: 249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.72 : 355.98 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.72/355.98 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.72x = 355.98 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.72x = 64,233.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,233.03/257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.24

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