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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.25, 291.47 and 178.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.25, 291.47 and 178.17 is: 245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.25 : 291.47 = 178.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.25/291.47 = 178.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.25x = 291.47 × 178.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.25x = 51,930.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,930.32/211.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.83

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