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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.65, 303.10 and 121.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.65, 303.10 and 121.41 is: 167.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.65 : 303.10 = 121.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.65/303.10 = 121.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.65x = 303.10 × 121.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.65x = 36,799.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,799.37/219.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.54

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