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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.64, 329.47 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.64, 329.47 and 168.38 is: 252.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.64 : 329.47 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.64/329.47 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.64x = 329.47 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.64x = 55,473.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,473.67/219.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.57

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