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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.75, 303.27 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.75, 303.27 and 121.52 is: 167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.75 : 303.27 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.75/303.27 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.75x = 303.27 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.75x = 36,851.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,851.25/219.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.70

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