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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.52, 329.08 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.52, 329.08 and 174.06 is: 260.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.52 : 329.08 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.52/329.08 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.52x = 329.08 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.52x = 57,279.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,279.66/219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.93

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