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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.05, 301.18 and 163.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.05, 301.18 and 163.03 is: 225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.05 : 301.18 = 163.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.05/301.18 = 163.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.05x = 301.18 × 163.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.05x = 49,100.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,100.94/218.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.18

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