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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.73, 329.60 and 117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.73, 329.60 and 117.04 is: 175.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.73 : 329.60 = 117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.73/329.60 = 117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.73x = 329.60 × 117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.73x = 38,576.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,576.38/219.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.56

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