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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.40, 329.08 and 176.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.40, 329.08 and 176.57 is: 264.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.40 : 329.08 = 176.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.40/329.08 = 176.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.40x = 329.08 × 176.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.40x = 58,103.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,103.93/219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.84

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