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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.74, 329.18 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.74, 329.18 and 117 is: 175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.74 : 329.18 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.74/329.18 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.74x = 329.18 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.74x = 38,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,514.06/219.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.27

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