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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.46, 323.94 and 179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.46, 323.94 and 179.44 is: 268.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.46 : 323.94 = 179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.46/323.94 = 179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.46x = 323.94 × 179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.46x = 58,127.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,127.79/216.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.54

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