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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219, 302.40 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219, 302.40 and 166.80 is: 230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219 : 302.40 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219/302.40 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219x = 302.40 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219x = 50,440.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,440.32/219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.32

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