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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.90, 324.53 and 120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.90, 324.53 and 120.78 is: 180.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.90 : 324.53 = 120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.90/324.53 = 120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.90x = 324.53 × 120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.90x = 39,196.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,196.73/216.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.71

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