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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.80, 320.28 and 177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.80, 320.28 and 177.34 is: 265.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.80 : 320.28 = 177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.80/320.28 = 177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.80x = 320.28 × 177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.80x = 56,798.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,798.46/213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.66

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