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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.33, 302.99 and 170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.33, 302.99 and 170.83 is: 235.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.33 : 302.99 = 170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.33/302.99 = 170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.33x = 302.99 × 170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.33x = 51,759.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,759.78/219.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.99

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