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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.80, 330.45 and 179.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.80, 330.45 and 179.51 is: 269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.80 : 330.45 = 179.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.80/330.45 = 179.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.80x = 330.45 × 179.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.80x = 59,319.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,319.08/219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.88

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