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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.70, 325.02 and 180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.70, 325.02 and 180.56 is: 270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.70 : 325.02 = 180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.70/325.02 = 180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.70x = 325.02 × 180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.70x = 58,685.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,685.61/216.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.82

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