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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.54, 329.30 and 177.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.54, 329.30 and 177.06 is: 265.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.54 : 329.30 = 177.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.54/329.30 = 177.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.54x = 329.30 × 177.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.54x = 58,305.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,305.86/219.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.58

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