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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.01, 300.11 and 168.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.01, 300.11 and 168.79 is: 232.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.01 : 300.11 = 168.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.01/300.11 = 168.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.01x = 300.11 × 168.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.01x = 50,655.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,655.57/218.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.36

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