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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.76, 302.99 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.76, 302.99 and 170.56 is: 235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.76 : 302.99 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.76/302.99 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.76x = 302.99 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.76x = 51,676.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,676.76/219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.15

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