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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.51, 291.25 and 179.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.51, 291.25 and 179.33 is: 248.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.51 : 291.25 = 179.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.51/291.25 = 179.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.51x = 291.25 × 179.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.51x = 52,229.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,229.86/210.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.11

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