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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.23, 302.49 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.23, 302.49 and 166.76 is: 230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.23 : 302.49 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.23/302.49 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.23x = 302.49 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.23x = 50,443.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,443.23/219.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.09

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