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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.85, 329.43 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.85, 329.43 and 174.08 is: 260.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.85 : 329.43 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.85/329.43 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.85x = 329.43 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.85x = 57,347.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,347.17/219.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.85

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