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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.74, 303.36 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.74, 303.36 and 176 is: 242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.74 : 303.36 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.74/303.36 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.74x = 303.36 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.74x = 53,391.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,391.36/219.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.98

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