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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.60, 329.28 and 173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.60, 329.28 and 173.82 is: 260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.60 : 329.28 = 173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.60/329.28 = 173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.60x = 329.28 × 173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.60x = 57,235.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,235.45/219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.64

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