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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.96, 328.52 and 110.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.96, 328.52 and 110.66 is: 166.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.96 : 328.52 = 110.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.96/328.52 = 110.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.96x = 328.52 × 110.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.96x = 36,354.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,354.02/218.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.03

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