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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.45, 329.10 and 111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.45, 329.10 and 111.21 is: 166.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.45 : 329.10 = 111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.45/329.10 = 111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.45x = 329.10 × 111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.45x = 36,599.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,599.21/219.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.78

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