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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.71, 328.86 and 116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.71, 328.86 and 116.74 is: 174.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.71 : 328.86 = 116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.71/328.86 = 116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.71x = 328.86 × 116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.71x = 38,391.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,391.53/219.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.74

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