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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.35, 280.45 and 180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.35, 280.45 and 180.06 is: 248.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.35 : 280.45 = 180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.35/280.45 = 180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.35x = 280.45 × 180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.35x = 50,497.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,497.83/203.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.33

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