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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.70, 329.64 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.70, 329.64 and 176.32 is: 264.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.70 : 329.64 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.70/329.64 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.70x = 329.64 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.70x = 58,122.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,122.12/219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.55

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