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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 327.82 and 110.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 327.82 and 110.62 is: 165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 327.82 = 110.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/327.82 = 110.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 327.82 × 110.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 36,263.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,263.45/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.77

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