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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.51, 303.14 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.51, 303.14 and 176.18 is: 243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.51 : 303.14 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.51/303.14 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.51x = 303.14 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.51x = 53,406.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,406.13/219.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.30

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