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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.61, 329.46 and 173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.61, 329.46 and 173.26 is: 259.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.61 : 329.46 = 173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.61/329.46 = 173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.61x = 329.46 × 173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.61x = 57,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,082.24/219.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.93

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