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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.96, 303.54 and 121.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.96, 303.54 and 121.71 is: 167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.96 : 303.54 = 121.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.96/303.54 = 121.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.96x = 303.54 × 121.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.96x = 36,943.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,943.85/219.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.96

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