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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 327.99 and 110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 327.99 and 110.52 is: 165.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 327.99 = 110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/327.99 = 110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 327.99 × 110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 36,249.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,249.45/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.70

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