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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.83, 303.38 and 121.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.83, 303.38 and 121.59 is: 167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.83 : 303.38 = 121.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.83/303.38 = 121.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.83x = 303.38 × 121.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.83x = 36,887.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,887.37/219.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.80

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