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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.95, 324.98 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.95, 324.98 and 176.18 is: 263.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.95 : 324.98 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.95/324.98 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.95x = 324.98 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.95x = 57,252.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,252.47/216.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.90

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