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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.96, 303.48 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.96, 303.48 and 161.76 is: 223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.96 : 303.48 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.96/303.48 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.96x = 303.48 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.96x = 49,090.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,090.92/219.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.18

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