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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.40, 302.76 and 170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.40, 302.76 and 170.32 is: 235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.40 : 302.76 = 170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.40/302.76 = 170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.40x = 302.76 × 170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.40x = 51,566.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,566.08/219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.03

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