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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 301.62 and 180.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 301.62 and 180.79 is: 249.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 301.62 = 180.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/301.62 = 180.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 301.62 × 180.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 54,529.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,529.88/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.27

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