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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.88, 327.86 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.88, 327.86 and 170.08 is: 254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.88 : 327.86 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.88/327.86 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.88x = 327.86 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.88x = 55,762.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,762.43/218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.76

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