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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.47, 317.02 and 179.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.47, 317.02 and 179.18 is: 268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.47 : 317.02 = 179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.47/317.02 = 179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.47x = 317.02 × 179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.47x = 56,803.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,803.64/211.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.61

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