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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.13, 302.51 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.13, 302.51 and 166.68 is: 230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.13 : 302.51 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.13/302.51 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.13x = 302.51 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.13x = 50,422.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,422.37/219.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.10

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