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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.66, 329.58 and 117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.66, 329.58 and 117.06 is: 175.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.66 : 329.58 = 117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.66/329.58 = 117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.66x = 329.58 × 117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.66x = 38,580.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,580.63/219.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.64

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