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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.21, 329.55 and 174.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.21, 329.55 and 174.09 is: 261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.21 : 329.55 = 174.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.21/329.55 = 174.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.21x = 329.55 × 174.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.21x = 57,371.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,371.36/219.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.72

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