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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.40, 292.46 and 179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.40, 292.46 and 179.60 is: 247.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.40 : 292.46 = 179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.40/292.46 = 179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.40x = 292.46 × 179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.40x = 52,525.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,525.82/212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.30

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