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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.40, 328.76 and 161.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.40, 328.76 and 161.53 is: 242.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.40 : 328.76 = 161.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.40/328.76 = 161.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.40x = 328.76 × 161.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.40x = 53,104.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,104.60/219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.04

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