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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 320.62 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 320.62 and 117.52 is: 176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 320.62 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/320.62 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 320.62 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 37,679.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,679.26/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.33

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