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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.43, 302.78 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.43, 302.78 and 121.16 is: 167.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.43 : 302.78 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.43/302.78 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.43x = 302.78 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.43x = 36,685.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,685.20/219.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.19

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