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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.15, 302.06 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.15, 302.06 and 169.97 is: 234.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.15 : 302.06 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.15/302.06 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.15x = 302.06 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.15x = 51,340.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,340.05/219.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.27

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