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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.81, 329.99 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.81, 329.99 and 174.72 is: 262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.81 : 329.99 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.81/329.99 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.81x = 329.99 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.81x = 57,654.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,654.98/219.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.29

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