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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.19, 302.57 and 169.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.19, 302.57 and 169.87 is: 234.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.19 : 302.57 = 169.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.19/302.57 = 169.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.19x = 302.57 × 169.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.19x = 51,397.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,397.57/219.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.49

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