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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.49, 328.34 and 167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.49, 328.34 and 167.46 is: 251.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.49 : 328.34 = 167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.49/328.34 = 167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.49x = 328.34 × 167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.49x = 54,983.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,983.82/218.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.65

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