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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.67, 327.94 and 81.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.67, 327.94 and 81.73 is: 122.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.67 : 327.94 = 81.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.67/327.94 = 81.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.67x = 327.94 × 81.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.67x = 26,802.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,802.54/218.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.57

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