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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.07, 327.24 and 169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.07, 327.24 and 169.16 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.07 : 327.24 = 169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.07/327.24 = 169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.07x = 327.24 × 169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.07x = 55,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,354.28/218.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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