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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.34, 301.19 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.34, 301.19 and 169.20 is: 233.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.34 : 301.19 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.34/301.19 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.34x = 301.19 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.34x = 50,960.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,960.50/218.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.40

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