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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.51, 303.03 and 167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.51, 303.03 and 167.13 is: 230.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.51 : 303.03 = 167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.51/303.03 = 167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.51x = 303.03 × 167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.51x = 50,645.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,645.40/219.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.72

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