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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.14, 328.99 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.14, 328.99 and 170.54 is: 256.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.14 : 328.99 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.14/328.99 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.14x = 328.99 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.14x = 56,105.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,105.95/219.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.03

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