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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.98, 327.81 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.98, 327.81 and 167.82 is: 251.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.98 : 327.81 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.98/327.81 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.98x = 327.81 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.98x = 55,013.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,013.07/218.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.22

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