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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.34, 326.61 and 163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.34, 326.61 and 163.46 is: 244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.34 : 326.61 = 163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.34/326.61 = 163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.34x = 326.61 × 163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.34x = 53,386.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,386.04/218.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.51

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