1. The problem involves calculating the value of the expression $8 \div 16 \times 18$.\n\n2. According to the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), division and multiplication have the same precedence and are performed from left to right.\n\n3. First, divide 8 by 16: $$\frac{8}{16} = 0.5.$$\n\n4. Next, multiply the result by 18: $$0.5 \times 18 = 9.$$\n\n5. Therefore, the final answer is $9$.