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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.32, 317.94 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.32, 317.94 and 179.92 is: 269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.32 : 317.94 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.32/317.94 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.32x = 317.94 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.32x = 57,203.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,203.76/212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.42

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