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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.49, 299.01 and 180.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.49, 299.01 and 180.13 is: 248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.49 : 299.01 = 180.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.49/299.01 = 180.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.49x = 299.01 × 180.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.49x = 53,860.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,860.67/216.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.79

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