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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.80, 299.79 and 182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.80, 299.79 and 182.45 is: 251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.80 : 299.79 = 182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.80/299.79 = 182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.80x = 299.79 × 182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.80x = 54,695.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,695.19/217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.13

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