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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 326.06 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 326.06 and 170.16 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 326.06 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/326.06 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 326.06 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 55,481.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,481.52/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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