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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.36, 302.56 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.36, 302.56 and 170.34 is: 234.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.36 : 302.56 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.36/302.56 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.36x = 302.56 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.36x = 51,538.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,538.07/219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.95

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