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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.73, 285.39 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.73, 285.39 and 180.54 is: 249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.73 : 285.39 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.73/285.39 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.73x = 285.39 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.73x = 51,524.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,524.31/206.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.23

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