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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.23, 326.90 and 169.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.23, 326.90 and 169.43 is: 253.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.23 : 326.90 = 169.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.23/326.90 = 169.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.23x = 326.90 × 169.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.23x = 55,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,385.46/218.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.80

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