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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.76, 325.41 and 176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.76, 325.41 and 176.26 is: 264.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.76 : 325.41 = 176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.76/325.41 = 176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.76x = 325.41 × 176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.76x = 57,356.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,356.77/216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.61

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