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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.44, 290.60 and 179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.44, 290.60 and 179.35 is: 247.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.44 : 290.60 = 179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.44/290.60 = 179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.44x = 290.60 × 179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.44x = 52,119.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,119.11/210.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.67

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