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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.85, 329.67 and 179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.85, 329.67 and 179.15 is: 268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.85 : 329.67 = 179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.85/329.67 = 179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.85x = 329.67 × 179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.85x = 59,058.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,058.73/219.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.63

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