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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.04, 301.92 and 169.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.04, 301.92 and 169.90 is: 234.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.04 : 301.92 = 169.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.04/301.92 = 169.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.04x = 301.92 × 169.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.04x = 51,296.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,296.21/219.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.19

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