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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.92, 328.58 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.92, 328.58 and 110.79 is: 166.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.92 : 328.58 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.92/328.58 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.92x = 328.58 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.92x = 36,402.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,402.01/218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.28

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