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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.80, 329.73 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.80, 329.73 and 111.60 is: 167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.80 : 329.73 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.80/329.73 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.80x = 329.73 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.80x = 36,797.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,797.87/219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.42

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