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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.48, 291.90 and 180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.48, 291.90 and 180.70 is: 249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.48 : 291.90 = 180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.48/291.90 = 180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.48x = 291.90 × 180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.48x = 52,746.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,746.28/211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.42

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