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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.54, 297.88 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.54, 297.88 and 180.90 is: 248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.54 : 297.88 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.54/297.88 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.54x = 297.88 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.54x = 53,886.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,886.04/216.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.85

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