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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.37, 329.18 and 161.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.37, 329.18 and 161.45 is: 242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.37 : 329.18 = 161.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.37/329.18 = 161.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.37x = 329.18 × 161.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.37x = 53,143.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,143.66/219.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.26

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