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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.63, 330.69 and 165.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.63, 330.69 and 165.99 is: 249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.63 : 330.69 = 165.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.63/330.69 = 165.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.63x = 330.69 × 165.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.63x = 54,891.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,891.23/219.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.93

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