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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.70, 329.73 and 170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.70, 329.73 and 170.83 is: 256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.70 : 329.73 = 170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.70/329.73 = 170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.70x = 329.73 × 170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.70x = 56,327.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,327.78/219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.38

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