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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.63, 327.67 and 115.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.63, 327.67 and 115.97 is: 173.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.63 : 327.67 = 115.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.63/327.67 = 115.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.63x = 327.67 × 115.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.63x = 37,997.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,997.96/218.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.80

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