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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.78, 299.18 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.78, 299.18 and 179.88 is: 248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.78 : 299.18 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.78/299.18 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.78x = 299.18 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.78x = 53,816.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,816.50/216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.25

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