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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.51, 329.57 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.51, 329.57 and 117.15 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.51 : 329.57 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.51/329.57 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.51x = 329.57 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.51x = 38,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,607.74/219.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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