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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.49, 327.60 and 160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.49, 327.60 and 160.53 is: 240.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.49 : 327.60 = 160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.49/327.60 = 160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.49x = 327.60 × 160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.49x = 52,589.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,589.63/218.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.70

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