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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.94, 327.80 and 121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.94, 327.80 and 121.34 is: 181.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.94 : 327.80 = 121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.94/327.80 = 121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.94x = 327.80 × 121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.94x = 39,775.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,775.25/218.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.67

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