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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.46, 327.29 and 169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.46, 327.29 and 169.86 is: 254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.46 : 327.29 = 169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.46/327.29 = 169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.46x = 327.29 × 169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.46x = 55,592.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,592.63/218.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.48

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