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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.02, 326.79 and 108.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.02, 326.79 and 108.17 is: 162.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.02 : 326.79 = 108.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.02/326.79 = 108.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.02x = 326.79 × 108.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.02x = 35,347.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,347.24/218.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.13

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