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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.81, 302.09 and 169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.81, 302.09 and 169.59 is: 234.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.81 : 302.09 = 169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.81/302.09 = 169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.81x = 302.09 × 169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.81x = 51,230.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,230.60/218.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.14

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