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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.39, 320.43 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.39, 320.43 and 177.16 is: 266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.39 : 320.43 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.39/320.43 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.39x = 320.43 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.39x = 56,767.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,767.38/213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.03

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