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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.61, 324.95 and 176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.61, 324.95 and 176.38 is: 264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.61 : 324.95 = 176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.61/324.95 = 176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.61x = 324.95 × 176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.61x = 57,312.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,312.99/216.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.59

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