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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.03, 302.24 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.03, 302.24 and 120.76 is: 166.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.03 : 302.24 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.03/302.24 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.03x = 302.24 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.03x = 36,499.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,499.18/219.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.64

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