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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.92, 303.16 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.92, 303.16 and 176.28 is: 243.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.92 : 303.16 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.92/303.16 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.92x = 303.16 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.92x = 53,441.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,441.04/219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.00

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