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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.16, 293.38 and 180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.16, 293.38 and 180.68 is: 248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.16 : 293.38 = 180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.16/293.38 = 180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.16x = 293.38 × 180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.16x = 53,007.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,007.90/213.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.68

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