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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.78, 317.31 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.78, 317.31 and 179.25 is: 268.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.78 : 317.31 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.78/317.31 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.78x = 317.31 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.78x = 56,877.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,877.82/211.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.57

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