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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.11, 327.08 and 109.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.11, 327.08 and 109.82 is: 164.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.11 : 327.08 = 109.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.11/327.08 = 109.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.11x = 327.08 × 109.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.11x = 35,919.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,919.38/218.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.69

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