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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.70, 302.79 and 164.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.70, 302.79 and 164.35 is: 226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.70 : 302.79 = 164.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.70/302.79 = 164.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.70x = 302.79 × 164.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.70x = 49,763.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,763.54/219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.51

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