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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.03, 327.78 and 173.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.03, 327.78 and 173.13 is: 259.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.03 : 327.78 = 173.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.03/327.78 = 173.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.03x = 327.78 × 173.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.03x = 56,748.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,748.55/219.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.09

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