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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.51, 327.77 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.51, 327.77 and 110.24 is: 165.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.51 : 327.77 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.51/327.77 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.51x = 327.77 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.51x = 36,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,133.36/218.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.36

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