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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.08, 300.48 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.08, 300.48 and 168.86 is: 232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.08 : 300.48 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.08/300.48 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.08x = 300.48 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.08x = 50,739.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,739.05/218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.66

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