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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.49, 317.51 and 179.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.49, 317.51 and 179.63 is: 269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.49 : 317.51 = 179.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.49/317.51 = 179.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.49x = 317.51 × 179.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.49x = 57,034.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,034.32/211.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.68

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