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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.04, 300.54 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.04, 300.54 and 168.90 is: 232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.04 : 300.54 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.04/300.54 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.04x = 300.54 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.04x = 50,761.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,761.21/218.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.81

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