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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.53, 327.62 and 121.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.53, 327.62 and 121.07 is: 181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.53 : 327.62 = 121.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.53/327.62 = 121.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.53x = 327.62 × 121.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.53x = 39,664.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,664.95/218.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.51

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