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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.52, 303.04 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.52, 303.04 and 170.64 is: 235.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.52 : 303.04 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.52/303.04 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.52x = 303.04 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.52x = 51,710.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,710.75/219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.56

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