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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.16, 324 and 120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.16, 324 and 120.04 is: 179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.16 : 324 = 120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.16/324 = 120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.16x = 324 × 120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.16x = 38,892.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,892.96/216.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.93

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