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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 326.94 and 160.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 326.94 and 160.45 is: 240.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 326.94 = 160.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/326.94 = 160.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 326.94 × 160.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 52,457.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,457.52/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.45

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