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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.26, 300.45 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.26, 300.45 and 169.04 is: 232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.26 : 300.45 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.26/300.45 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.26x = 300.45 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.26x = 50,788.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,788.07/218.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.70

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