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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.79, 302.90 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.79, 302.90 and 173.12 is: 238.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.79 : 302.90 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.79/302.90 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.79x = 302.90 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.79x = 52,435.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,435.67/219.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.57

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