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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.62, 327.93 and 108.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.62, 327.93 and 108.91 is: 163.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.62 : 327.93 = 108.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.62/327.93 = 108.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.62x = 327.93 × 108.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.62x = 35,714.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,714.86/218.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.37

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