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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.53, 303 and 170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.53, 303 and 170.26 is: 235.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.53 : 303 = 170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.53/303 = 170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.53x = 303 × 170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.53x = 51,588.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,588.78/219.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.00

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