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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.18, 326.79 and 179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.18, 326.79 and 179.57 is: 268.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.18 : 326.79 = 179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.18/326.79 = 179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.18x = 326.79 × 179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.18x = 58,680.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,680.05/218.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.96

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