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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.60, 300.96 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.60, 300.96 and 168.68 is: 232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.60 : 300.96 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.60/300.96 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.60x = 300.96 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.60x = 50,765.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,765.93/218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.23

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