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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.63, 329.40 and 116.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.63, 329.40 and 116.67 is: 174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.63 : 329.40 = 116.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.63/329.40 = 116.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.63x = 329.40 × 116.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.63x = 38,431.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,431.10/219.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.98

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