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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 329.52 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 329.52 and 168.08 is: 251.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 329.52 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/329.52 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 329.52 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 55,385.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,385.72/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.94

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