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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.56, 320.44 and 177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.56, 320.44 and 177.92 is: 266.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.56 : 320.44 = 177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.56/320.44 = 177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.56x = 320.44 × 177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.56x = 57,012.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,012.68/213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.96

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