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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.39, 327.74 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.39, 327.74 and 110.25 is: 165.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.39 : 327.74 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.39/327.74 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.39x = 327.74 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.39x = 36,132.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,132.78/218.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.45

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