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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.37, 301.06 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.37, 301.06 and 168.66 is: 232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.37 : 301.06 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.37/301.06 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.37x = 301.06 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.37x = 50,776.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,776.78/218.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.53

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