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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.70, 329.44 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.70, 329.44 and 117.02 is: 175.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.70 : 329.44 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.70/329.44 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.70x = 329.44 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.70x = 38,551.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,551.07/219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.47

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