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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.28, 326.04 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.28, 326.04 and 169.68 is: 253.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.28 : 326.04 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.28/326.04 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.28x = 326.04 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.28x = 55,322.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,322.47/218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.45

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