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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.65, 328.07 and 110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.65, 328.07 and 110.51 is: 165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.65 : 328.07 = 110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.65/328.07 = 110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.65x = 328.07 × 110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.65x = 36,255.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,255.02/218.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.81

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