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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.88, 302.85 and 164.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.88, 302.85 and 164.53 is: 226.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.88 : 302.85 = 164.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.88/302.85 = 164.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.88x = 302.85 × 164.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.88x = 49,827.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,827.91/219.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.61

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