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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.63, 320.31 and 117.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.63, 320.31 and 117.51 is: 176.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.63 : 320.31 = 117.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.63/320.31 = 117.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.63x = 320.31 × 117.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.63x = 37,639.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,639.63/213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.19

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