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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.56, 294.54 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.56, 294.54 and 180.92 is: 249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.56 : 294.54 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.56/294.54 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.56x = 294.54 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.56x = 53,288.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,288.18/213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.52

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