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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 321.30 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 321.30 and 176.16 is: 263.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 321.30 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/321.30 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 321.30 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 56,600.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,600.21/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.65

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