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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.82, 303.35 and 121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.82, 303.35 and 121.58 is: 167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.82 : 303.35 = 121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.82/303.35 = 121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.82x = 303.35 × 121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.82x = 36,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,879.45/219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.77

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