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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.17, 298.12 and 179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.17, 298.12 and 179.26 is: 247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.17 : 298.12 = 179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.17/298.12 = 179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.17x = 298.12 × 179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.17x = 53,440.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,440.09/216.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.22

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