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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.01, 326.31 and 166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.01, 326.31 and 166.29 is: 248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.01 : 326.31 = 166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.01/326.31 = 166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.01x = 326.31 × 166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.01x = 54,262.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,262.09/218.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.90

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