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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.82, 329.98 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.82, 329.98 and 174.72 is: 262.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.82 : 329.98 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.82/329.98 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.82x = 329.98 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.82x = 57,654.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,654.11/219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.28

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