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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.54, 329.02 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.54, 329.02 and 162 is: 242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.54 : 329.02 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.54/329.02 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.54x = 329.02 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.54x = 53,301.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,301.24/219.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.79

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