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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.16, 328.64 and 173.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.16, 328.64 and 173.38 is: 259.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.16 : 328.64 = 173.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.16/328.64 = 173.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.16x = 328.64 × 173.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.16x = 56,979.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,979.60/219.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.99

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