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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 326.79 and 166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 326.79 and 166.97 is: 249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 326.79 = 166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/326.79 = 166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 326.79 × 166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 54,562.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,562.49/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.83

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