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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.35, 302.43 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.35, 302.43 and 174.95 is: 241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.35 : 302.43 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.35/302.43 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.35x = 302.43 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.35x = 52,909.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,909.84/219.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.22

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