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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.70, 291.38 and 180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.70, 291.38 and 180.51 is: 248.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.70 : 291.38 = 180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.70/291.38 = 180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.70x = 291.38 × 180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.70x = 52,596.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,596.10/211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.45

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