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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.99, 316.76 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.99, 316.76 and 179.13 is: 268.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.99 : 316.76 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.99/316.76 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.99x = 316.76 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.99x = 56,741.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,741.22/210.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.93

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