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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.03, 326.84 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.03, 326.84 and 179.82 is: 269.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.03 : 326.84 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.03/326.84 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.03x = 326.84 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.03x = 58,771.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,771.47/218.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.56

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