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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.96, 303.26 and 161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.96, 303.26 and 161.64 is: 222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.96 : 303.26 = 161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.96/303.26 = 161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.96x = 303.26 × 161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.96x = 49,018.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,018.14/219.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.85

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