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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.80, 321.72 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.80, 321.72 and 176.19 is: 263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.80 : 321.72 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.80/321.72 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.80x = 321.72 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.80x = 56,683.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,683.85/214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.89

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