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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.17, 327.36 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.17, 327.36 and 102.61 is: 153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.17 : 327.36 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.17/327.36 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.17x = 327.36 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.17x = 33,591.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,591.20/218.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.97

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