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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.06, 324.20 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.06, 324.20 and 178.32 is: 266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.06 : 324.20 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.06/324.20 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.06x = 324.20 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.06x = 57,811.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,811.34/217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.34

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