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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.33, 328.73 and 173.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.33, 328.73 and 173.97 is: 260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.33 : 328.73 = 173.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.33/328.73 = 173.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.33x = 328.73 × 173.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.33x = 57,188.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,188.29/219.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.74

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