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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.54, 328.86 and 178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.54, 328.86 and 178.54 is: 267.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.54 : 328.86 = 178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.54/328.86 = 178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.54x = 328.86 × 178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.54x = 58,713.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,713.84/219.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.44

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