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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.19, 302.52 and 166.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.19, 302.52 and 166.81 is: 230.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.19 : 302.52 = 166.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.19/302.52 = 166.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.19x = 302.52 × 166.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.19x = 50,463.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,463.36/219.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.23

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