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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.88, 329.93 and 111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.88, 329.93 and 111.68 is: 167.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.88 : 329.93 = 111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.88/329.93 = 111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.88x = 329.93 × 111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.88x = 36,844.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,844.93/219.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.57

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