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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.48, 292.98 and 179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.48, 292.98 and 179.68 is: 247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.48 : 292.98 = 179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.48/292.98 = 179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.48x = 292.98 × 179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.48x = 52,642.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,642.65/212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.75

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