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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.30, 297.72 and 180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.30, 297.72 and 180.95 is: 249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.30 : 297.72 = 180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.30/297.72 = 180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.30x = 297.72 × 180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.30x = 53,870.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,870.95/216.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.05

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