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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.18, 302.45 and 120.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.18, 302.45 and 120.94 is: 166.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.18 : 302.45 = 120.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.18/302.45 = 120.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.18x = 302.45 × 120.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.18x = 36,577.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,577.85/219.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.88

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