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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.42, 302.60 and 169.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.42, 302.60 and 169.55 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.42 : 302.60 = 169.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.42/302.60 = 169.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.42x = 302.60 × 169.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.42x = 51,305.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,305.79/219.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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