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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.77, 329.71 and 116.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.77, 329.71 and 116.99 is: 175.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.77 : 329.71 = 116.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.77/329.71 = 116.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.77x = 329.71 × 116.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.77x = 38,572.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,572.77/219.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.51

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