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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.12, 321.06 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.12, 321.06 and 179.52 is: 270.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.12 : 321.06 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.12/321.06 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.12x = 321.06 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.12x = 57,636.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,636.69/213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.44

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