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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.58, 301.47 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.58, 301.47 and 169.38 is: 233.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.58 : 301.47 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.58/301.47 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.58x = 301.47 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.58x = 51,062.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,062.99/218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.61

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