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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.40, 329 and 171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.40, 329 and 171.34 is: 256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.40 : 329 = 171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.40/329 = 171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.40x = 329 × 171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.40x = 56,370.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,370.86/219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.93

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