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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.57, 303.12 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.57, 303.12 and 170.34 is: 235.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.57 : 303.12 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.57/303.12 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.57x = 303.12 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.57x = 51,633.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,633.46/219.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.16

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