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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.51, 302.90 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.51, 302.90 and 170.76 is: 235.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.51 : 302.90 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.51/302.90 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.51x = 302.90 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.51x = 51,722.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,722.35/219.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.63

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