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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.84, 301.52 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.84, 301.52 and 163.56 is: 225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.84 : 301.52 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.84/301.52 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.84x = 301.52 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.84x = 49,316.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,316.61/218.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.35

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