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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.09, 327.33 and 163.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.09, 327.33 and 163.82 is: 245.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.09 : 327.33 = 163.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.09/327.33 = 163.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.09x = 327.33 × 163.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.09x = 53,623.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,623.20/218.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.88

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