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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 328.68 and 161.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 328.68 and 161.57 is: 241.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 328.68 = 161.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/328.68 = 161.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 328.68 × 161.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 53,104.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,104.83/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.96

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