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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.61, 319.92 and 179.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.61, 319.92 and 179.59 is: 268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.61 : 319.92 = 179.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.61/319.92 = 179.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.61x = 319.92 × 179.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.61x = 57,454.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,454.43/213.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.97

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