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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.84, 325.02 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.84, 325.02 and 120.60 is: 180.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.84 : 325.02 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.84/325.02 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.84x = 325.02 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.84x = 39,197.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,197.41/216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.77

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