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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.30, 315.16 and 179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.30, 315.16 and 179.03 is: 267.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.30 : 315.16 = 179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.30/315.16 = 179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.30x = 315.16 × 179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.30x = 56,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,423.44/211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.03

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