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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.68, 319.02 and 176.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.68, 319.02 and 176.53 is: 264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.68 : 319.02 = 176.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.68/319.02 = 176.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.68x = 319.02 × 176.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.68x = 56,316.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,316.60/212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.80

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