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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.94, 303.34 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.94, 303.34 and 161.16 is: 222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.94 : 303.34 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.94/303.34 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.94x = 303.34 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.94x = 48,886.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,886.27/219.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.27

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