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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.53, 295.78 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.53, 295.78 and 179.13 is: 246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.53 : 295.78 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.53/295.78 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.53x = 295.78 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.53x = 52,981.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,981.44/214.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.97

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