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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.23, 301.18 and 161.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.23, 301.18 and 161.51 is: 222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.23 : 301.18 = 161.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.23/301.18 = 161.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.23x = 301.18 × 161.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.23x = 48,643.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,643.67/218.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.90

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