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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.61, 292.21 and 180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.61, 292.21 and 180.83 is: 249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.61 : 292.21 = 180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.61/292.21 = 180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.61x = 292.21 × 180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.61x = 52,840.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,840.61/211.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.70

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