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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.61, 329.52 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.61, 329.52 and 168.22 is: 252.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.61 : 329.52 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.61/329.52 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.61x = 329.52 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.61x = 55,431.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,431.85/219.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.41

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