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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.54, 329.07 and 116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.54, 329.07 and 116.72 is: 174.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.54 : 329.07 = 116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.54/329.07 = 116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.54x = 329.07 × 116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.54x = 38,409.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,409.05/219.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.95

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