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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.10, 301.42 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.10, 301.42 and 163.02 is: 225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.10 : 301.42 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.10/301.42 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.10x = 301.42 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.10x = 49,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,137.49/218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.30

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