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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.34, 327.73 and 110.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.34, 327.73 and 110.13 is: 165.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.34 : 327.73 = 110.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.34/327.73 = 110.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.34x = 327.73 × 110.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.34x = 36,092.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,092.90/218.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.31

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