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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.78, 301.68 and 169.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.78, 301.68 and 169.54 is: 233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.78 : 301.68 = 169.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.78/301.68 = 169.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.78x = 301.68 × 169.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.78x = 51,146.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,146.83/218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.78

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