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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.17, 323.65 and 178.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.17, 323.65 and 178.11 is: 266.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.17 : 323.65 = 178.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.17/323.65 = 178.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.17x = 323.65 × 178.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.17x = 57,643.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,643.24/216.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.66

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