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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.45, 302.77 and 126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.45, 302.77 and 126.17 is: 174.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.45 : 302.77 = 126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.45/302.77 = 126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.45x = 302.77 × 126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.45x = 38,198.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,198.66/219.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.07

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