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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.66, 318.44 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.66, 318.44 and 176.48 is: 264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.66 : 318.44 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.66/318.44 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.66x = 318.44 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.66x = 56,195.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,195.82/212.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.26

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