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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.90, 327.44 and 166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.90, 327.44 and 166.96 is: 249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.90 : 327.44 = 166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.90/327.44 = 166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.90x = 327.44 × 166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.90x = 54,670.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,670.21/218.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.75

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