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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.87, 329.57 and 111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.87, 329.57 and 111.51 is: 167.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.87 : 329.57 = 111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.87/329.57 = 111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.87x = 329.57 × 111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.87x = 36,749.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,749.79/219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.14

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