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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.56, 327.36 and 177.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.56, 327.36 and 177.82 is: 266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.56 : 327.36 = 177.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.56/327.36 = 177.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.56x = 327.36 × 177.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.56x = 58,211.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,211.16/218.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.34

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