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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.44, 303.14 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.44, 303.14 and 170.24 is: 235.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.44 : 303.14 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.44/303.14 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.44x = 303.14 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.44x = 51,605.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,605.46/219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.17

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