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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.06, 302.51 and 163.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.06, 302.51 and 163.78 is: 226.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.06 : 302.51 = 163.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.06/302.51 = 163.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.06x = 302.51 × 163.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.06x = 49,545.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,545.09/219.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.17

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