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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.66, 327.76 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.66, 327.76 and 115.92 is: 173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.66 : 327.76 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.66/327.76 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.66x = 327.76 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.66x = 37,993.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,993.94/218.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.76

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