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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.88, 330.27 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.88, 330.27 and 174.54 is: 262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.88 : 330.27 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.88/330.27 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.88x = 330.27 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.88x = 57,647.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,647.22/219.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.17

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