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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.01, 303.16 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.01, 303.16 and 180.54 is: 248.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.01 : 303.16 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.01/303.16 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.01x = 303.16 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.01x = 54,733.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,733.20/220.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.78

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