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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.92, 294.10 and 178.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.92, 294.10 and 178.19 is: 246.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.92 : 294.10 = 178.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.92/294.10 = 178.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.92x = 294.10 × 178.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.92x = 52,405.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,405.68/212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.13

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