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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.60, 315.78 and 179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.60, 315.78 and 179.60 is: 268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.60 : 315.78 = 179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.60/315.78 = 179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.60x = 315.78 × 179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.60x = 56,714.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,714.09/211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.02

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