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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.69, 298.71 and 179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.69, 298.71 and 179.97 is: 248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.69 : 298.71 = 179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.69/298.71 = 179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.69x = 298.71 × 179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.69x = 53,758.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,758.84/216.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.09

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