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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.21, 316.50 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.21, 316.50 and 179.92 is: 268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.21 : 316.50 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.21/316.50 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.21x = 316.50 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.21x = 56,944.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,944.68/212.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.34

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