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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.95, 329.60 and 161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.95, 329.60 and 161.90 is: 242.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.95 : 329.60 = 161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.95/329.60 = 161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.95x = 329.60 × 161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.95x = 53,362.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,362.23/219.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.61

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