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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.15, 302.06 and 166.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.15, 302.06 and 166.64 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.15 : 302.06 = 166.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.15/302.06 = 166.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.15x = 302.06 × 166.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.15x = 50,334.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,334.18/219.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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