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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.32, 329.43 and 173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.32, 329.43 and 173.98 is: 261.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.32 : 329.43 = 173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.32/329.43 = 173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.32x = 329.43 × 173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.32x = 57,314.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,314.32/219.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.33

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