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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.24, 277.49 and 180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.24, 277.49 and 180.23 is: 248.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.24 : 277.49 = 180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.24/277.49 = 180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.24x = 277.49 × 180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.24x = 50,011.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,011.09/201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.51

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