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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.34, 300.69 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.34, 300.69 and 169.14 is: 232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.34 : 300.69 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.34/300.69 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.34x = 300.69 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.34x = 50,858.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,858.71/218.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.93

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