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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.46, 301.62 and 163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.46, 301.62 and 163.14 is: 225.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.46 : 301.62 = 163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.46/301.62 = 163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.46x = 301.62 × 163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.46x = 49,206.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,206.29/218.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.24

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