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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.59, 329.57 and 116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.59, 329.57 and 116.74 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.59 : 329.57 = 116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.59/329.57 = 116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.59x = 329.57 × 116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.59x = 38,474.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,474.27/219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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