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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.47, 329.02 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.47, 329.02 and 176.63 is: 264.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.47 : 329.02 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.47/329.02 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.47x = 329.02 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.47x = 58,112.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,112.72/219.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.79

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