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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.18, 327.42 and 160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.18, 327.42 and 160.54 is: 240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.18 : 327.42 = 160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.18/327.42 = 160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.18x = 327.42 × 160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.18x = 52,564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,564.01/218.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.92

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