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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.10, 323.34 and 179.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.10, 323.34 and 179.65 is: 268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.10 : 323.34 = 179.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.10/323.34 = 179.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.10x = 323.34 × 179.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.10x = 58,088.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,088.03/216.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.80

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