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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.53, 320.58 and 175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.53, 320.58 and 175.55 is: 263.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.53 : 320.58 = 175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.53/320.58 = 175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.53x = 320.58 × 175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.53x = 56,276.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,276.22/213.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.56

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