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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.79, 297.64 and 180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.79, 297.64 and 180.82 is: 249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.79 : 297.64 = 180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.79/297.64 = 180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.79x = 297.64 × 180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.79x = 53,819.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,819.26/215.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.41

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