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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.94, 325.14 and 178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.94, 325.14 and 178.24 is: 267.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.94 : 325.14 = 178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.94/325.14 = 178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.94x = 325.14 × 178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.94x = 57,952.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,952.95/216.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.14

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