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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.43, 302.75 and 170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.43, 302.75 and 170.22 is: 234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.43 : 302.75 = 170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.43/302.75 = 170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.43x = 302.75 × 170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.43x = 51,535.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,535.03/219.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.86

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