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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.38, 302.55 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.38, 302.55 and 166.92 is: 230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.38 : 302.55 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.38/302.55 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.38x = 302.55 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.38x = 50,501.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,501.65/219.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.21

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