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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.58, 302.70 and 161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.58, 302.70 and 161.26 is: 222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.58 : 302.70 = 161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.58/302.70 = 161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.58x = 302.70 × 161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.58x = 48,813.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,813.40/219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.30

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