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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.02, 302.54 and 166.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.02, 302.54 and 166.77 is: 230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.02 : 302.54 = 166.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.02/302.54 = 166.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.02x = 302.54 × 166.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.02x = 50,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,453.76/219.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.37

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