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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.92, 328.44 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.92, 328.44 and 116.16 is: 174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.92 : 328.44 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.92/328.44 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.92x = 328.44 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.92x = 38,151.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,151.59/218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.27

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