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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.65, 324.16 and 182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.65, 324.16 and 182.41 is: 272.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.65 : 324.16 = 182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.65/324.16 = 182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.65x = 324.16 × 182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.65x = 59,130.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,130.03/216.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.93

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