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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.23, 328.40 and 170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.23, 328.40 and 170.43 is: 255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.23 : 328.40 = 170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.23/328.40 = 170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.23x = 328.40 × 170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.23x = 55,969.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,969.21/219.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.30

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