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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.94, 297.60 and 180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.94, 297.60 and 180.98 is: 249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.94 : 297.60 = 180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.94/297.60 = 180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.94x = 297.60 × 180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.94x = 53,858.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,858.16/215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.41

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