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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.08, 301.86 and 169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.08, 301.86 and 169.86 is: 234.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.08 : 301.86 = 169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.08/301.86 = 169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.08x = 301.86 × 169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.08x = 51,273.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,273.94/219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.04

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