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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.13, 326.56 and 169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.13, 326.56 and 169.89 is: 254.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.13 : 326.56 = 169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.13/326.56 = 169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.13x = 326.56 × 169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.13x = 55,479.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,479.28/218.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.34

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