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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.02, 297.34 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.02, 297.34 and 180.66 is: 248.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.02 : 297.34 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.02/297.34 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.02x = 297.34 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.02x = 53,715.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,715.60/216.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.66

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