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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.52, 319.26 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.52, 319.26 and 176.52 is: 265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.52 : 319.26 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.52/319.26 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.52x = 319.26 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.52x = 56,355.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,355.78/212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.18

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