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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.68, 301.44 and 166.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.68, 301.44 and 166.84 is: 229.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.68 : 301.44 = 166.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.68/301.44 = 166.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.68x = 301.44 × 166.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.68x = 50,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,292.25/218.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.98

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