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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.96, 320.22 and 177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.96, 320.22 and 177.60 is: 265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.96 : 320.22 = 177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.96/320.22 = 177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.96x = 320.22 × 177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.96x = 56,871.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,871.07/213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.80

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