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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.03, 302.31 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.03, 302.31 and 169.76 is: 234.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.03 : 302.31 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.03/302.31 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.03x = 302.31 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.03x = 51,320.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,320.15/219.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.31

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