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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.62, 300.35 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.62, 300.35 and 180.72 is: 249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.62 : 300.35 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.62/300.35 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.62x = 300.35 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.62x = 54,279.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,279.70/217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.42

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