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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.23, 302.54 and 120.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.23, 302.54 and 120.99 is: 166.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.23 : 302.54 = 120.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.23/302.54 = 120.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.23x = 302.54 × 120.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.23x = 36,603.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,603.71/219.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.97

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