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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 330 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 330 and 166.08 is: 249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 330 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/330 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 330 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 54,806.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,806.40/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.30

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