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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.34, 329 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.34, 329 and 171.82 is: 257.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.34 : 329 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.34/329 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.34x = 329 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.34x = 56,528.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,528.78/219.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.72

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