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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.11, 319.17 and 179.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.11, 319.17 and 179.09 is: 268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.11 : 319.17 = 179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.11/319.17 = 179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.11x = 319.17 × 179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.11x = 57,160.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,160.16/213.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.22

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