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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.73, 327.99 and 81.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.73, 327.99 and 81.77 is: 122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.73 : 327.99 = 81.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.73/327.99 = 81.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.73x = 327.99 × 81.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.73x = 26,820.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,820.56/218.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.62

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