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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.59, 303.03 and 121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.59, 303.03 and 121.34 is: 167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.59 : 303.03 = 121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.59/303.03 = 121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.59x = 303.03 × 121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.59x = 36,770.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,770.42/219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.45

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