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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.13, 328.27 and 170.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.13, 328.27 and 170.35 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.13 : 328.27 = 170.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.13/328.27 = 170.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.13x = 328.27 × 170.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.13x = 55,920.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,920.79/219.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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