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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.34, 292.06 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.34, 292.06 and 179.82 is: 248.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.34 : 292.06 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.34/292.06 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.34x = 292.06 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.34x = 52,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,517.44/211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.49

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