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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.54, 302.95 and 121.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.54, 302.95 and 121.29 is: 167.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.54 : 302.95 = 121.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.54/302.95 = 121.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.54x = 302.95 × 121.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.54x = 36,744.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,744.81/219.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.37

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