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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 301.68 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 301.68 and 163.44 is: 225.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 301.68 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/301.68 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 301.68 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 49,306.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,306.58/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.39

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