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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.72, 329.88 and 111.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.72, 329.88 and 111.59 is: 167.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.72 : 329.88 = 111.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.72/329.88 = 111.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.72x = 329.88 × 111.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.72x = 36,809.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,809.66/219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.53

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