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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.40, 329.52 and 171.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.40, 329.52 and 171.64 is: 257.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.40 : 329.52 = 171.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.40/329.52 = 171.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.40x = 329.52 × 171.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.40x = 56,558.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,558.81/219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.79

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