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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.34, 294.94 and 180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.34, 294.94 and 180.52 is: 249.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.34 : 294.94 = 180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.34/294.94 = 180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.34x = 294.94 × 180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.34x = 53,242.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,242.57/213.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.57

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