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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.66, 325.08 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.66, 325.08 and 120.54 is: 180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.66 : 325.08 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.66/325.08 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.66x = 325.08 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.66x = 39,185.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,185.14/216.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.86

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