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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.95, 325.16 and 119.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.95, 325.16 and 119.45 is: 179.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.95 : 325.16 = 119.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.95/325.16 = 119.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.95x = 325.16 × 119.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.95x = 38,840.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,840.78/216.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.03

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