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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.43, 326.97 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.43, 326.97 and 179.82 is: 269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.43 : 326.97 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.43/326.97 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.43x = 326.97 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.43x = 58,795.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,795.75/218.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.17

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