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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.93, 303.28 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.93, 303.28 and 170.72 is: 235.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.93 : 303.28 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.93/303.28 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.93x = 303.28 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.93x = 51,775.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,775.16/219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.42

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