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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.58, 325.07 and 119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.58, 325.07 and 119.12 is: 178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.58 : 325.07 = 119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.58/325.07 = 119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.58x = 325.07 × 119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.58x = 38,721.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,721.74/216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.79

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