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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.66, 329.66 and 168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.66, 329.66 and 168.44 is: 252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.66 : 329.66 = 168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.66/329.66 = 168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.66x = 329.66 × 168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.66x = 55,525.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,525.44/219.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.78

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