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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.06, 327.26 and 113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.06, 327.26 and 113.84 is: 170.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.06 : 327.26 = 113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.06/327.26 = 113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.06x = 327.26 × 113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.06x = 37,253.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,253.89/218.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.84

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