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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.82, 330.18 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.82, 330.18 and 174.48 is: 262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.82 : 330.18 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.82/330.18 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.82x = 330.18 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.82x = 57,609.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,609.81/219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.08

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