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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.07, 302.45 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.07, 302.45 and 169.84 is: 234.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.07 : 302.45 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.07/302.45 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.07x = 302.45 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.07x = 51,367.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,367.26/219.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.48

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