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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.25, 393.54 and 180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.25, 393.54 and 180.16 is: 248.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.25 : 393.54 = 180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.25/393.54 = 180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.25x = 393.54 × 180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.25x = 70,900.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,900.17/285.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.55

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