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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.53, 281.61 and 180.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.53, 281.61 and 180.55 is: 248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.53 : 281.61 = 180.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.53/281.61 = 180.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.53x = 281.61 × 180.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.53x = 50,845.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,845.62/204.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.60

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