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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.36, 327.65 and 166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.36, 327.65 and 166.97 is: 250.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.36 : 327.65 = 166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.36/327.65 = 166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.36x = 327.65 × 166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.36x = 54,705.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,705.25/218.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.53

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