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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.92, 303.46 and 121.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.92, 303.46 and 121.67 is: 167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.92 : 303.46 = 121.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.92/303.46 = 121.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.92x = 303.46 × 121.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.92x = 36,921.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,921.98/219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.89

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