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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.72, 303.30 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.72, 303.30 and 161.52 is: 222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.72 : 303.30 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.72/303.30 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.72x = 303.30 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.72x = 48,989.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,989.02/219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.96

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