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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.65, 303.29 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.65, 303.29 and 176.18 is: 243.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.65 : 303.29 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.65/303.29 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.65x = 303.29 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.65x = 53,431.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,431.23/219.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.26

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