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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.70, 327.74 and 121.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.70, 327.74 and 121.05 is: 181.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.70 : 327.74 = 121.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.70/327.74 = 121.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.70x = 327.74 × 121.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.70x = 39,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,672.32/218.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.40

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