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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.57, 327.91 and 115.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.57, 327.91 and 115.82 is: 173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.57 : 327.91 = 115.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.57/327.91 = 115.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.57x = 327.91 × 115.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.57x = 37,977.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,977.96/218.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.76

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