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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.92, 303.72 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.92, 303.72 and 173.36 is: 239.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.92 : 303.72 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.92/303.72 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.92x = 303.72 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.92x = 52,652.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,652.90/219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.42

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