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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.74, 279.48 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.74, 279.48 and 180.12 is: 248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.74 : 279.48 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.74/279.48 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.74x = 279.48 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.74x = 50,339.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,339.94/202.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.30

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