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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.79, 329.28 and 168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.79, 329.28 and 168.40 is: 252.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.79 : 329.28 = 168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.79/329.28 = 168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.79x = 329.28 × 168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.79x = 55,450.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,450.75/219.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.29

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