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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.91, 292.14 and 179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.91, 292.14 and 179.10 is: 246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.91 : 292.14 = 179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.91/292.14 = 179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.91x = 292.14 × 179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.91x = 52,322.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,322.27/211.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.91

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