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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.48, 306 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.48, 306 and 180.48 is: 270.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.48 : 306 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.48/306 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.48x = 306 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.48x = 55,226.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,226.88/204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.08

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