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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.66, 324.75 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.66, 324.75 and 120.54 is: 180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.66 : 324.75 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.66/324.75 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.66x = 324.75 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.66x = 39,145.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,145.37/216.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.68

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