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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.03, 301.26 and 161.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.03, 301.26 and 161.93 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.03 : 301.26 = 161.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.03/301.26 = 161.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.03x = 301.26 × 161.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.03x = 48,783.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,783.03/218.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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