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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.69, 328.17 and 110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.69, 328.17 and 110.49 is: 165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.69 : 328.17 = 110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.69/328.17 = 110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.69x = 328.17 × 110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.69x = 36,259.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,259.50/218.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.81

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