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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.59, 279.72 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.59, 279.72 and 180.72 is: 249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.59 : 279.72 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.59/279.72 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.59x = 279.72 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.59x = 50,551.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,551.00/202.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.52

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