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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.79, 317.67 and 176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.79, 317.67 and 176.61 is: 263.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.79 : 317.67 = 176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.79/317.67 = 176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.79x = 317.67 × 176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.79x = 56,103.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,103.70/212.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.66

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