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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.01, 289.59 and 179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.01, 289.59 and 179.03 is: 246.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.01 : 289.59 = 179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.01/289.59 = 179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.01x = 289.59 × 179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.01x = 51,845.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,845.30/210.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.87

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