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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.13, 327.21 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.13, 327.21 and 108.54 is: 162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.13 : 327.21 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.13/327.21 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.13x = 327.21 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.13x = 35,515.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,515.37/218.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.82

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