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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.72, 320.61 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.72, 320.61 and 179.40 is: 269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.72 : 320.61 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.72/320.61 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.72x = 320.61 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.72x = 57,517.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,517.43/213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.13

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