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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.74, 325.13 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.74, 325.13 and 119.34 is: 179.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.74 : 325.13 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.74/325.13 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.74x = 325.13 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.74x = 38,801.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,801.01/216.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.02

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