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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.68, 329.67 and 162.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.68, 329.67 and 162.05 is: 243.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.68 : 329.67 = 162.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.68/329.67 = 162.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.68x = 329.67 × 162.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.68x = 53,423.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,423.02/219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.19

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