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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.13, 317.65 and 177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.13, 317.65 and 177.80 is: 266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.13 : 317.65 = 177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.13/317.65 = 177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.13x = 317.65 × 177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.13x = 56,478.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,478.52/212.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.24

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