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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.16, 292 and 179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.16, 292 and 179.84 is: 247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.16 : 292 = 179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.16/292 = 179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.16x = 292 × 179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.16x = 52,513.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,513.28/212.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.52

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