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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.61, 320.51 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.61, 320.51 and 116.08 is: 174.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.61 : 320.51 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.61/320.51 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.61x = 320.51 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.61x = 37,204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,204.80/213.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.17

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