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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259, 388.54 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259, 388.54 and 180.18 is: 270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259 : 388.54 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259/388.54 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259x = 388.54 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259x = 70,007.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,007.14/259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.30

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