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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.69, 327.99 and 81.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.69, 327.99 and 81.71 is: 122.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.69 : 327.99 = 81.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.69/327.99 = 81.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.69x = 327.99 × 81.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.69x = 26,798.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,798.42/218.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.54

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