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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.55, 327.84 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.55, 327.84 and 81.63 is: 122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.55 : 327.84 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.55/327.84 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.55x = 327.84 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.55x = 26,761.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,761.58/218.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.45

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