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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.74, 317.88 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.74, 317.88 and 179.88 is: 270.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.74 : 317.88 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.74/317.88 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.74x = 317.88 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.74x = 57,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,180.25/211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.05

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