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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.41, 320.04 and 179.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.41, 320.04 and 179.39 is: 269.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.41 : 320.04 = 179.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.41/320.04 = 179.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.41x = 320.04 × 179.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.41x = 57,410.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,410.38/213.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.02

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