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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.88, 329.28 and 171.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.88, 329.28 and 171.64 is: 257.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.88 : 329.28 = 171.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.88/329.28 = 171.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.88x = 329.28 × 171.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.88x = 56,517.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,517.62/219.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.04

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