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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.66, 327.38 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.66, 327.38 and 177.28 is: 265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.66 : 327.38 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.66/327.38 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.66x = 327.38 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.66x = 58,036.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,036.22/218.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.42

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