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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.82, 328.28 and 161.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.82, 328.28 and 161.71 is: 242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.82 : 328.28 = 161.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.82/328.28 = 161.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.82x = 328.28 × 161.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.82x = 53,086.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,086.16/218.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.60

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