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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.53, 327.73 and 115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.53, 327.73 and 115.71 is: 173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.53 : 327.73 = 115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.53/327.73 = 115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.53x = 327.73 × 115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.53x = 37,922.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,922.18/218.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.53

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