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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.45, 315.78 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.45, 315.78 and 180.48 is: 270.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.45 : 315.78 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.45/315.78 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.45x = 315.78 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.45x = 56,991.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,991.97/210.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.81

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