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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.73, 303.21 and 121.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.73, 303.21 and 121.49 is: 167.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.73 : 303.21 = 121.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.73/303.21 = 121.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.73x = 303.21 × 121.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.73x = 36,836.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,836.98/219.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.65

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