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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 327.77 and 110.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 327.77 and 110.13 is: 165.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 327.77 = 110.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/327.77 = 110.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 327.77 × 110.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 36,096.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,096.76/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.28

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