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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.91, 328.43 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.91, 328.43 and 116.16 is: 174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.91 : 328.43 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.91/328.43 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.91x = 328.43 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.91x = 38,149.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,149.85/218.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.27

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