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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.98, 327.86 and 110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.98, 327.86 and 110.54 is: 165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.98 : 327.86 = 110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.98/327.86 = 110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.98x = 327.86 × 110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.98x = 36,242.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,242.95/218.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.51

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