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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.32, 329.10 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.32, 329.10 and 171.32 is: 257.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.32 : 329.10 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.32/329.10 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.32x = 329.10 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.32x = 56,381.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,381.41/219.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.07

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