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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.74, 329.19 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.74, 329.19 and 176.50 is: 264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.74 : 329.19 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.74/329.19 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.74x = 329.19 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.74x = 58,102.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,102.04/219.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.41

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