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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.78, 329.04 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.78, 329.04 and 176.04 is: 263.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.78 : 329.04 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.78/329.04 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.78x = 329.04 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.78x = 57,924.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,924.20/219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.56

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