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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.65, 325.04 and 79.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.65, 325.04 and 79.76 is: 119.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.65 : 325.04 = 79.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.65/325.04 = 79.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.65x = 325.04 × 79.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.65x = 25,923.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,923.17/216.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.66

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