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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.26, 302.34 and 170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.26, 302.34 and 170.06 is: 234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.26 : 302.34 = 170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.26/302.34 = 170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.26x = 302.34 × 170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.26x = 51,415.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,415.94/219.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.50

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