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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.29, 325.06 and 179.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.29, 325.06 and 179.95 is: 270.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.29 : 325.06 = 179.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.29/325.06 = 179.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.29x = 325.06 × 179.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.29x = 58,494.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,494.55/216.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.44

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