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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.61, 329.60 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.61, 329.60 and 181.17 is: 271.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.61 : 329.60 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.61/329.60 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.61x = 329.60 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.61x = 59,714.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,714.08/219.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.91

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