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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 302.87 and 170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 302.87 and 170.42 is: 235.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 302.87 = 170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/302.87 = 170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 302.87 × 170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 51,614.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,614.02/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.17

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