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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.64, 327.74 and 115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.64, 327.74 and 115.76 is: 173.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.64 : 327.74 = 115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.64/327.74 = 115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.64x = 327.74 × 115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.64x = 37,939.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,939.18/218.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.52

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