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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.10, 326.20 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.10, 326.20 and 166.16 is: 248.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.10 : 326.20 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.10/326.20 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.10x = 326.20 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.10x = 54,201.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,201.39/218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.52

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