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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.15, 317.89 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.15, 317.89 and 179.52 is: 268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.15 : 317.89 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.15/317.89 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.15x = 317.89 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.15x = 57,066.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,066.65/212.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.99

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