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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 302.64 and 170.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 302.64 and 170.27 is: 234.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 302.64 = 170.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/302.64 = 170.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 302.64 × 170.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 51,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,529.50/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.78

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