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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.02, 314.88 and 179.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.02, 314.88 and 179.17 is: 268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.02 : 314.88 = 179.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.02/314.88 = 179.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.02x = 314.88 × 179.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.02x = 56,416.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,416.26/210.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.63

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