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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 302.52 and 120.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 302.52 and 120.99 is: 166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 302.52 = 120.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/302.52 = 120.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 302.52 × 120.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 36,601.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,601.89/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.95

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