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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.52, 327.47 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.52, 327.47 and 110.16 is: 165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.52 : 327.47 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.52/327.47 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.52x = 327.47 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.52x = 36,073.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,073.54/218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.08

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