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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.56, 291.76 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.56, 291.76 and 178.88 is: 246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.56 : 291.76 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.56/291.76 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.56x = 291.76 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.56x = 52,190.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,190.03/211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.69

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