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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.64, 320.84 and 179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.64, 320.84 and 179.84 is: 270.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.64 : 320.84 = 179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.64/320.84 = 179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.64x = 320.84 × 179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.64x = 57,699.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,699.77/213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.08

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