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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.52, 294.70 and 178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.52, 294.70 and 178.50 is: 246.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.52 : 294.70 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.52/294.70 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.52x = 294.70 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.52x = 52,603.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,603.95/213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.37

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