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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.96, 320.16 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.96, 320.16 and 179.40 is: 268.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.96 : 320.16 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.96/320.16 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.96x = 320.16 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.96x = 57,436.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,436.70/213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.45

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