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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.93, 303.51 and 121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.93, 303.51 and 121.68 is: 167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.93 : 303.51 = 121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.93/303.51 = 121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.93x = 303.51 × 121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.93x = 36,931.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,931.10/219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.92

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