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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.03, 301.68 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.03, 301.68 and 163.68 is: 225.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.03 : 301.68 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.03/301.68 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.03x = 301.68 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.03x = 49,378.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,378.98/219.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.44

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