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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.52, 327.71 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.52, 327.71 and 110.25 is: 165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.52 : 327.71 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.52/327.71 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.52x = 327.71 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.52x = 36,130.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,130.30/218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.34

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