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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.90, 328.52 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.90, 328.52 and 110.72 is: 166.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.90 : 328.52 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.90/328.52 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.90x = 328.52 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.90x = 36,372.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,372.37/218.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.16

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