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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.69, 327.72 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.69, 327.72 and 121.23 is: 181.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.69 : 327.72 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.69/327.72 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.69x = 327.72 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.69x = 39,729.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,729.50/218.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.67

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