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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 289.18 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 289.18 and 180.24 is: 248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 289.18 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/289.18 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 289.18 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 52,121.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,121.80/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.20

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