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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.41, 318.16 and 180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.41, 318.16 and 180.06 is: 269.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.41 : 318.16 = 180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.41/318.16 = 180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.41x = 318.16 × 180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.41x = 57,287.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,287.89/212.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.70

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