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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.72, 329.56 and 111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.72, 329.56 and 111.58 is: 167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.72 : 329.56 = 111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.72/329.56 = 111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.72x = 329.56 × 111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.72x = 36,772.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,772.30/219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.36

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