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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.92, 303.35 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.92, 303.35 and 176.18 is: 243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.92 : 303.35 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.92/303.35 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.92x = 303.35 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.92x = 53,441.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,441.81/219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.01

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