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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.70, 329.10 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.70, 329.10 and 179.20 is: 268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.70 : 329.10 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.70/329.10 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.70x = 329.10 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.70x = 58,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,974.72/219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.43

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