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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.04, 320.27 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.04, 320.27 and 174.80 is: 262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.04 : 320.27 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.04/320.27 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.04x = 320.27 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.04x = 55,982.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,982.32/213.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.78

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