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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.13, 327.54 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.13, 327.54 and 169.92 is: 253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.13 : 327.54 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.13/327.54 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.13x = 327.54 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.13x = 55,655.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,655.04/219.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.99

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