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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.87, 329.54 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.87, 329.54 and 117.18 is: 175.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.87 : 329.54 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.87/329.54 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.87x = 329.54 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.87x = 38,614.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,614.91/219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.63

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