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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.15, 302.43 and 120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.15, 302.43 and 120.90 is: 166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.15 : 302.43 = 120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.15/302.43 = 120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.15x = 302.43 × 120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.15x = 36,563.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,563.79/219.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.84

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