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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.52, 290.28 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.52, 290.28 and 179.52 is: 247.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.52 : 290.28 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.52/290.28 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.52x = 290.28 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.52x = 52,111.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,111.07/210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.53

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