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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.54, 310.86 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.54, 310.86 and 180 is: 269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.54 : 310.86 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.54/310.86 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.54x = 310.86 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.54x = 55,954.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,954.80/207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.61

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