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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.62, 291.90 and 178.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.62, 291.90 and 178.83 is: 246.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.62 : 291.90 = 178.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.62/291.90 = 178.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.62x = 291.90 × 178.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.62x = 52,200.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,200.48/211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.67

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