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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.35, 302.56 and 170.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.35, 302.56 and 170.35 is: 234.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.35 : 302.56 = 170.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.35/302.56 = 170.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.35x = 302.56 × 170.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.35x = 51,541.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,541.10/219.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.97

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