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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.91, 294.18 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.91, 294.18 and 176 is: 243.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.91 : 294.18 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.91/294.18 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.91x = 294.18 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.91x = 51,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,775.68/212.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.18

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