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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.58, 292.77 and 179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.58, 292.77 and 179.58 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.58 : 292.77 = 179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.58/292.77 = 179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.58x = 292.77 × 179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.58x = 52,575.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,575.64/212.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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