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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.08, 302.33 and 120.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.08, 302.33 and 120.85 is: 166.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.08 : 302.33 = 120.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.08/302.33 = 120.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.08x = 302.33 × 120.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.08x = 36,536.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,536.13/219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.77

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