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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.03, 301.89 and 166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.03, 301.89 and 166.51 is: 229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.03 : 301.89 = 166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.03/301.89 = 166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.03x = 301.89 × 166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.03x = 50,267.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,267.70/219.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.50

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