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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.79, 303.32 and 121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.79, 303.32 and 121.54 is: 167.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.79 : 303.32 = 121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.79/303.32 = 121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.79x = 303.32 × 121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.79x = 36,865.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,865.51/219.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.73

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