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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.51, 329.16 and 116.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.51, 329.16 and 116.77 is: 175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.51 : 329.16 = 116.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.51/329.16 = 116.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.51x = 329.16 × 116.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.51x = 38,435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,435.52/219.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.10

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