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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.06, 302.02 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.06, 302.02 and 160.74 is: 221.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.06 : 302.02 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.06/302.02 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.06x = 302.02 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.06x = 48,546.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,546.69/219.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.61

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