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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.14, 290.00 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.14, 290.00 and 179.04 is: 247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.14 : 290.00 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.14/290.00 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.14x = 290.00 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.14x = 51,922.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,922.13/210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.08

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