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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.63, 315.39 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.63, 315.39 and 179.91 is: 269.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.63 : 315.39 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.63/315.39 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.63x = 315.39 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.63x = 56,741.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,741.81/210.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.39

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