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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.60, 297.47 and 180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.60, 297.47 and 180.77 is: 249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.60 : 297.47 = 180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.60/297.47 = 180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.60x = 297.47 × 180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.60x = 53,772.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,772.62/215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.41

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