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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 300.90 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 300.90 and 169.11 is: 232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 300.90 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/300.90 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 300.90 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 50,885.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,885.20/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.99

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