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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.45, 328.92 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.45, 328.92 and 115.17 is: 172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.45 : 328.92 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.45/328.92 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.45x = 328.92 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.45x = 37,881.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,881.72/219.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.62

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