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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.58, 319.98 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.58, 319.98 and 179.56 is: 269.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.58 : 319.98 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.58/319.98 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.58x = 319.98 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.58x = 57,455.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,455.61/213.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.01

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