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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.36, 320.04 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.36, 320.04 and 179.04 is: 268.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.36 : 320.04 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.36/320.04 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.36x = 320.04 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.36x = 57,299.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,299.96/213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.56

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