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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.59, 325.11 and 182.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.59, 325.11 and 182.71 is: 274.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.59 : 325.11 = 182.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.59/325.11 = 182.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.59x = 325.11 × 182.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.59x = 59,400.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,400.85/216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.25

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