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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.21, 318.14 and 179.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.21, 318.14 and 179.74 is: 269.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.21 : 318.14 = 179.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.21/318.14 = 179.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.21x = 318.14 × 179.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.21x = 57,183.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,183.80/212.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.47

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