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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.96, 321.66 and 180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.96, 321.66 and 180.40 is: 269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.96 : 321.66 = 180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.96/321.66 = 180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.96x = 321.66 × 180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.96x = 58,027.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,027.46/214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.95

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