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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.60, 328.48 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.60, 328.48 and 171 is: 255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.60 : 328.48 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.60/328.48 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.60x = 328.48 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.60x = 56,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,170.08/219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.78

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