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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.82, 303.48 and 170.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.82, 303.48 and 170.59 is: 235.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.82 : 303.48 = 170.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.82/303.48 = 170.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.82x = 303.48 × 170.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.82x = 51,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,770.65/219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.51

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